My name is Art Maglalang, and I am a proud 3rd generation US military service member to this great country. I served in the US Army as an Information Systems Analyst from 1990-2001 providing secure communications for tactical operations command centers. I was a combat veteran in Desert Storm while deployed during the Gulf War and Operation Southern Watch.
During my time in the military, I received four Army Commendation Medals, a National Defense Service Medal, and an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. I enjoyed the brotherhood and camaraderie of being part of a special team of professionals and traveling the world and experiencing different cultures
After the military, I worked in Information Technology, and at this stage of my career, I am helping train the next generation of IT professionals. Specialist still working. I am trying to keep myself busy but will be retiring in 5 years. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in September 2022, and initially was on Peritoneal Dialysis for a year before switching to In-Center Hemodialysis.
I have been happily married to my wife Rose Maglalang for 24 years. We have two children: Justin is 23 years old and is a 4th generation military service member, and Jessica who is a 2nd year Electrical Engineering student at CalPoly SLO. My wife and I enjoy traveling, and after I receive the gift of a transplant, we hope to purchase an RV and visit all 50 states.
For medically cleared donors, giving the gift of life through living kidney donation has been proven to be very safe. DOVE will assist all prospective donors throughout the process and make sure they do not incur any out-of-pocket expenses related to the evaluation or surgery. A healthy person can live a normal life with one kidney and save Art’s life with the other!
Your support, whether through spreading the word on social media or considering becoming a donor, can make a profound impact on his life and the life of his family!
Please click on the link below if you would like to learn more OR call (551) 233-1611.