logo

Heartwarming photo shows husband wearing a sign to find his wife a kidney donor

Cheryl Kahla
Dec 29, 2018
07:05 A.M.

A man from Brooklyn, New York, is desperate to find his wife a kidney donor, and "wears" a sign to ask for help."

Advertisement

The man was spotted by a CNN editor, who was shopping on a Friday afternoon when she saw the man at the counter, wearing a sign on his back that read:

"In need of a kidney for my wife. B+. [contact number]"

Source: Twitter/Lilit Marcus

Source: Twitter/Lilit Marcus

The man left the editor could get further details. Even though she refrains from posting pictures without someone's permission, she shared the photo on Twitter.

The reporter explained that the man's face wasn't revealed in the photos and that she wanted to share his important message with the world.

She wrote in the caption: "Here is a photo I took at my Target yesterday and can't stop thinking about."

Advertisement
 Source: Twitter/Lilit Marcus

Source: Twitter/Lilit Marcus

Sine Lilit Marcus's post went viral after several Hollywood A-listers shared it, the man had been identified as Raymond Thompson.

It was established that Thompson lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Mylen. They have a 4-year-old daughter, and Thompson doesn't have a social media presence.

 Source: Twitter/Lilit Marcus

Source: Twitter/Lilit Marcus

Advertisement

However, he realized something must have happened when he began receiving photo calls from all over the world, some people even offering to donate a kidney.

By the time Marcus called Thompson, he already knew about the viral because his friends had shown him the tweet.

His wife was diagnosed with kidney disease two years ago, and neither Thompson or any of their friends are a match.

 Source: Twitter/Lilit Marcus

Source: Twitter/Lilit Marcus

Even though strangers have offered financial assistance, Thompson insists that they have enough money. They just need a viable kidney.

Thompson will be reaching out to all those who offered in January. He thanked everyone who helped share their message and urges people to become organ donors.

Advertisement

"There are so many people that actually need organs, especially kidneys. You have two and can live a healthy life with just one. Just sign up."

As for Marcus, she learned that Thompson is one of her neighbors and said they have plans to go for coffee after the holidays.

Follow our Twitter account, @amomama_usa, to learn more.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Related posts

5 Karma Stories That Will Make You Think Twice before Acting

April 29, 2024

My Biological Sister I Never Met before Demands That I Save Her Life

March 19, 2024

Kurt Russell Turns 73 — Kate Hudson Shares Touching Tribute to 'Devoted' Stepdad Who Raised Her

March 18, 2024

Young Maid Takes Revenge on the Guest until He Finds out That They Have Already Met Once – Story of the Day

April 16, 2024

5 Stories of People Who Became Homeless During Hard Times

July 15, 2024

Woman Insists Her Son Leaves His Pregnant Wife at Home for Her Birthday, but He Responds, 'My Wife Comes First'

April 28, 2024

Brother Wants to Adopt His Little Sister after Dad's Death, Finds Out His Wife Is against It

April 29, 2024

Wife Accidentally Sees on Facebook Husband of 25 Years with a Fiancée & Teen Kids, Decides to Call Her

May 02, 2024

Poor Pregnant Girl Disappears after Her Wedding, Husband Meets Their Son 53 Years Later – Story of the Day

April 03, 2024

Gold Digger Drains Money From a Broke Boyfriend, Then He Teaches Her a Lesson — Story of the Day

April 16, 2024

Widowed Dad Finds Happiness Again until Fiancée’s Joke about His Late Wife Makes Him Call Off the Wedding

May 03, 2024

Doctor Said I'm Pregnant but I Have Not Slept with a Man for 6 Years

May 03, 2024

5 Celebrities Who Faced the Death of Their Partners & How They Got through It

March 19, 2024

Prince Harry Reportedly Demands an Apology from Prince William

March 27, 2024