Dakota “Koty” Hodskins was identified with continual kidney illness in October 2019. He has an mental incapacity, short-term reminiscence, and plenty of different medical points. Koty’s Mother is on a mission to boost consciousness of kidney illness and discover a donor for her son.
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I had the possibility to speak to Becky Hodskins about Koty’s inspirational journey, and I used to be left speechless. This younger man has been by a lot in his brief life and deserves the blessing of a brand new kidney. The household is working with Louisville Jewish Hospital Transplant Heart praying to discover a appropriate donor for Koty. He wants our assist to defeat this illness. Fortunately, he has many stunning individuals in his nook cheering him on.
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Koty’s Lengthy Journey
Becky shares extra about Koty and his journey, “Koty Hodskins was identified with Persistent Kidney Illness in 2019. He has been doing dialysis at house since. I do Peritoneal Dialysis (At Dwelling Dialysis) for him. He will get connected at nighttime and is on an 11-hour machine whereas he sleeps. He has struggled to get his weight again as much as at the very least 110, which is the minimal for a kidney transplant. He’s 5 ft. 9” and at present round 105/106 kilos. Final 12 months, he had gotten right down to 96 kilos and I used to be extraordinarily anxious attributable to his poor well being. He had no power and spent many of the day in mattress. The aim is to succeed in 110 kilos. The Transplant Heart (Jewish Hospital in Louisville) needs him to succeed in 110.”
Christie Cockerell, “I pray for him each night time. I hope our want for him comes true.”
Katherine Hodskins Barnoud, “Praying for Koty and the entire household!”
Hodskins Household/ Koty and Sister, Sasha
Koty Hodskins Does not Struggle Alone
Kidney illness is not Koty’s solely combat, “Not solely does Koty have CKD, however he had a mind harm at delivery. He has had his share of challenges. As his mother, I’m advocating for a stay donor. We had been advised Koty would have quite a few bodily, emotional, behavioral, and studying disabilities when he was born. I’m proud to say Koty can stroll and discuss. He earned a daily highschool diploma and he has earned a school certificates. He desperately needs a job. He needs a daily life.”, Becky shared.
JamesNbree Ralph, “Sending tons of prayers to him and your loved ones.”
Cassandra Peters, “Sending him a number of good vibes, heat hugs, good well being, and prayers. AMEN”
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Uncommon Kidney Illness is Hereditary
Becky shares her personal struggles with this uncommon kidney illness, “I’ve had kidney points myself with one in all my kidneys not rising since delivery and small ureters. Sadly, Koty inherited the small ureters as properly. We each have been by surgical procedures to widen them attributable to blockages. Therefore, it saddens me that I can not donate to him. I’ve been advocating for a kidney by the “A Kidney for Koty” Fb web page. I’ve had a few individuals attain out to say they had been , however by no means adopted up. One particular person did discover out he had medical points and can’t give a kidney.”
John Rowland got here up with an excellent thought to indicate assist, “One factor individuals can do is print a small image of him and put it inside a cupboard door. Each time you open the door you say somewhat prayer. The fridge is nice, however I’ve discovered that I look previous the image bc I see it so typically.”
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What’s Subsequent for Koty?
Koty has obtained his acceptance letter to be positioned on the state and nationwide donor listing. The wait continues. Becky is asking for prayers, “A stay donor is most well-liked as a result of the kidney lasts longer. There may be additionally a commerce program, because the donor does not even should match the recipient. As Koty’s mother, I’ve advocated for him all his life as he was born with a mind harm. I have to proceed advocating for him. In the event you can at the very least share this put up and hold him in your prayers, I’d be most grateful. If you recognize somebody who can be prepared to assist Koty, please attain out to me.”
Jess Loughridge says it finest, “Prayers to your candy boy. I attempted being a residing donor a number of years in the past. Was nearly a match, however one androgen was rejected after the 2nd check. We had been crushed. The excellent news is she obtained a kidney a number of months later and I gained a buddy for all times. I want I used to be able now to be examined sadly I am not. Folks, please take into account being residing donors. I do know sometime I hope to be whether or not I’m residing or after I’ve handed. Do not surrender!”
Anna Taylor, “Love you Koty. Carry on preserving on child!”
Becky, Willie Robertson, and Koty
Making Recollections to Final a Lifetime
Not too long ago Becky shocked Koty with a meet and greet to see Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty. It was one of many greatest highlights of Koty’s life! He loves Duck Dynasty and watches re-runs about 3-4 occasions every week. Koty obtained to fulfill him in particular person at Legacy Church to get pictures. Mother continues to guarantee that Koty makes essentially the most out of his life whereas he waits for a kidney that would save him. Life is fragile, and this household is aware of that firsthand. Our ideas and prays are with Koty and his stunning household.
Helen Bennett, “Prayers to your Koty! Might God bless him and also you!”
Viella Floyd, “Prayers, want I used to be younger sufficient to assist. Wishing you nice success.”
Shannon Daye Martin, “Thanks for sharing your story! Love and plenty of prayers despatched your method!”
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In the event you or somebody you recognize wish to donate a kidney, contact the quantity beneath. This is able to be for Dakota Hodskins. His date of delivery is January 4, 2000.
Contact UofL Well being – Jewish Hospital Transplant Care regionally at 502.587.4939 or toll-free at 1.800.866.7539 and observe the organ-specific telephone prompts. For the Inpatient Switch Heart, name 502.587.4496.
