Meet Emmanuel, a kind and compassionate sophomore enrolled at North West Cabarrus High School who has battled end stage kidney disease for the past four years. During this time, Emmanuel’s day-to-day life has looked drastically different compared to his peers.
Emmanuel has spent each night hooked up to a machine in order to endure the discomfort of 10-hour dialysis sessions. However, dialysis does not fully replace all the kidney’s functions, so it is not considered a cure for kidney disease. Ultimately, Emmanuel was in desperate need of a transplant.
In February 2023, the prayers of Emmanual, his family, and the community were answered. After four years of placing his life on hold, Emmanuel received his long-awaited kidney transplant!
Post-transplant, Emmanuel continues to face medical challenges but remains positive through the love and support shown by his high school’s student body.
This 15-year-old loves soccer and admires world-class professional fútbol athletes. Emmanuel dreams of attending an MLS match and embracing the atmosphere as a VIP!
