Introduction:
Born with a half-functioning kidney, Alex Albarouki knew that his future was uncertain. But his life took a turn for the better when he joined MatchingDonors.com.

Story:
For years, Alex lived with the knowledge that his kidney function could fail at any moment. After a health crisis, his doctors warned him that without a transplant, his time was running out. In a final effort, he turned to MatchingDonors.com.

That’s when Ulrike Henry, an altruistic stranger from Los Angeles, came across his profile. Her message was simple yet life-changing: “I’d be more than happy to help.”

The surgery took place at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia and marked the 17th successful transplant facilitated by MatchingDonors.com that year. Today, Alex is thriving, grateful for the kindness of a stranger who became his lifesaver.

She didn’t just give me a kidney—she gave me my life back.

Alex Albarouki