On Thursday, the organization celebrated by giving a big surprise to a local school administrator who is waiting for a life-saving organ donation.
“I’ve been on dialysis every year. My birthday marks another year,” said Phillip Davis of his four years on the waitlist for a kidney donation.
As he lives every day hoping for a life-saving kidney donation, Davis still goes to work with a smile as assistant principal of Paul Robeson Charter School in Trenton.
“He will be there for any student and go out of his way,” said school counselor Regina Bell.
“Anything I can do to help our kids, I’m all for it,” said Davis.
Thursday’s lesson included something unexpected: a surprise visit from hip-hop artist Freeway. He showed up as Davis was speaking with students.
Freeway revealed the crucial thing they have in common.
“I remember distinctly how it felt to be on dialysis. Some days it’s draining,” said Freeway. “Sometimes it’s overwhelming and you need love and encouragement.”
In 2015, Freeway was diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure. He was on dialysis for four years as he waited for a kidney. It’s something thousands of people in our area are doing right now.