New Bedford teen needs a kidney, family asks for help

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — A New Bedford teen is in need of a new kidney after he was diagnosed with stage 5 chronic kidney disease.

Michael Blechar-Melancon said he ignored his symptoms for years, continuing to work instead. That all changed when he got a diagnosis in December.

His mom, Amanda DaSilva, described the situation as a nightmare…

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