US EditionFormer New York Jets center Nick Mangold says he needs a kidney transplant, seeks donor
Nick Mangold has been on dialysis and seeks a kidney donor with type O blood after a genetic defect caused chronic kidney disease diagnosed in 2006.
- Mangold posted on X Tuesday that he needs a kidney transplant and is undergoing dialysis, appealing to the NY Jets and Ohio State University communities for help.
- Mangold traced the cause to a 2006 diagnosis, stating `In 2006, I was diagnosed with a genetic defect that has led to chronic kidney disease` and that he is now undergoing dialysis.
- Mangold, a seven-time Pro Bowl pick, started all 164 games in 11 NFL seasons and earned two First-team All-Pro nods before his 2022 Jets' Ring of Honor induction.
- Mangold is asking fans for donors with type O blood since he has no family donors available and directed them to the Columbia University Department of Surgery website to use Nicholas Mangold, birthday 1/13/1984.
- Mangold has battled kidney disease for nearly 19 years and is currently on dialysis, writing `I'm looking forward to better days and getting back to full strength soon.
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