Hi! My name is Mary Ann Lutz and I am searching for a kidney from someone with A or O blood types. If you have made it to my website, THANK YOU! I sincerely hope that sharing my story will not only help me, but also others like me.
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Hi! My name is Mary Ann Lutz and I am searching for a kidney from someone with blood type A or O. Thank you for taking the time to view my website. I sincerely hope that sharing my story will not only help me, but also others like me.
SHARING is the key. A SHARE only matters when it keeps going. When it stops, so does the impact. Please continue to SHARE my story and keep my kidney search moving.
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MARY ANN LUTZ
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1969 at age 12 while at church camp, after experiencing frequent urination, extreme thirst, fatigue, and weight loss. When my mother picked me up, she took me to a local doctor who tested my urine and immediately sent me to the hospital, where I stayed for 10 days. During that time, I had to learn how to manage my condition, including giving myself multiple insulin shots a day—something I initially struggled with but ultimately learned by practicing. At the time, there was no modern technology like glucose monitors or insulin pumps, so managing diabetes involved trial and error and required major lifestyle changes for both me and my family.​
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My family made many sacrifices to support my illness. My mom, a talented cook and baker, worked hard to create sugar-free foods long before modern alternatives existed so I could live as normally as possible. Still, I often felt like I was missing out—especially at birthday parties, sporting events, and school celebrations where I couldn’t enjoy the same treats as other kids. Managing my blood sugar was also challenging, and my family and others around me had to learn how to recognize and respond to high and low blood sugar, even when I couldn’t.​​
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I went on to graduate from college with a Masters Degree in Education. I moved back to my home in rural Southern Illinois and dedicated my life to teaching. Over the course of my career, I taught 3rd, 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Due to my diabetes, I was never able to have children of my own. My students have always been the children I never had, and it is my greatest joy having been able to serve in the classroom for 35 years. ​
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Helping others has always been my passion. From participating in 4-H as a child, to volunteering as a hospital candy striper, serving in my church and community organizations, I’ve always tried to give back. I still feel I have much more to offer, but my doctors say a living kidney donor is my best option.
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After 57 years of managing type 1 diabetes, my nephrologist (kidney doctor) says I’ve done well caring for my health, but my kidneys are now failing. I’m fully cleared for a transplant and hopeful for a donor. If given that chance, I want to use my story to inspire others. Organ donation is a life-changing gift, and even if you can’t donate, you can help by sharing my story and registering as an organ donor.​​
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If you are interested in being a donor, please contact my transplant coordinator at Barnes Jewish Hospital, 314-362-5365, option 4 for kidney donation, state Mary Ann Lutz, March 20, 1957. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Every person who reads my story and shares it makes a difference.
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Thank you for your continued love, support and prayers,
Mary Ann Lutz
GIVING BACK: THE DEEP FULFILLMENT OF DONATING
Becoming a living organ donor is a profoundly selfless and generous act that can literally save someone’s life—you could be the very match someone has been waiting for.
Many donors describe it as the most meaningful and rewarding experience of their lives, knowing they have given another person a second chance.
For many, the decision to help when they can is a reflection of what life is truly about—showing compassion, giving hope, and making a real difference in someone else’s life.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or believe you can help me receive a kidney please reach out to malkidneysearch@gmail.com with your name and potential match information. You can also call 314-362-5362, option 4 and let them know that you're interested in becoming a living kidney donor for Mary Ann Lutz. (3-20-1957)
Even if you're not able to donate, please consider sharing this site with your family and friends. The more people who hear about my story the better chance we have of finding a match.
Each and every share MATTERS and is greatly appreciated. When the sharing chain continues, we expand our reach and it truly makes a difference. Thank you for visiting my site and I hope and pray that one day we'll be able to find a match for me.
Call 314-362-5365 Option 4
Barnes Jewish Hospital - Kidney Donation
DOB: March 20,1957