LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — A Largo Public Works team member and father of four, Leron Roberts, is searching for a living kidney donor.
The 45-year-old was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2019 after doctors discovered during regular lab testing that his kidneys were failing.
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In 2023, Roberts was told to go to the hospital, where he was put on dialysis. Within the past year, he got on the list to receive a kidney transplant.
Now, all he needs is a donor.
“Having a kidney would mean having a better life,” Roberts said. “So I can do more things with my kids, so I don’t have to do nine hours a night on dialysis.”
Despite being on dialysis every day for nine hours, the City of Largo said Roberts continues to serve the community as a Solid Waste driver and Claw Truck Operator. This includes collecting storm debris from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Last year, Largo Public Library Director Casey McPhee received a living donor kidney, a woman who had been battling kidney disease, the City of Largo said.