Luton man pleads for help to get friend's life-saving kidney

Rowland Omamor, from Wigmore, wanted to do something to help his friend, after losing two friends earlier this year.

Rowland and Kesienah Adeda met as teenagers when they attended the same school in Nigeria.

He said: "We were in the same year at school, at UDSS class of 92.

"In April, I lost my friend who was also in the same school but a year ahead, he lived in Luton and he died with COVID-19 and there was nothing we could do to help, 9 days​ later, his brother also died with COVID-19.

"I was left shocked by what had happened.

"About 8 weeks ago, Kesienah rang me and I knew something was wrong. To me it sounded like he had given up, like a goodbye phone call.

"Kesienah, a husband and father to three beautiful children, has been diagnosed with end stage renal (Kidney) failure and this very serious condition has made it impossible for him to continue working.

"At the age of 46 years he is faced with this life threatening condition and now needs an urgent kidney transplant.

"I could not lose another friend, I felt like I had to do something to help, I contacted other people in the class and we decided to try and help.

"The goal is to raise £66,500 to enable him to have the much needed surgery and aftercare.

"He has to have dialysis three times a week to put him in line for the transplant, he has a brother and sister who are being tested to see if they are a match.

"As there is strength in numbers and this is not something he can do alone, please let’s come together and help my dear friend Kess make this surgery a reality.

"I know these are tough times but I believe in the goodness of humanity and I know we can find it in our hearts to come together and make this possible for Kess and his beautiful family."

To make a donation visit: uk.gf.me/v/c/7sfq/help-kesienah-adeda-get-a-new-kidney.