My name is Michael Purvey, and I am a 38-year-old husband and father. I served 4 years as a 13B Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember in the U.S. Army and was medically discharged from the Army as an E4 Specialist in 2013. I am a combat veteran and was deployed for 12 months to Afghanistan. The camaraderie is the thing I miss the most about serving in the military.
I loved working with my hands in carpentry and still enjoy it, but unfortunately, I am not working as of now due to my health issues. I have known of my kidney disease since 2020 and first learned of it when I experienced gout. I have also been diagnosed with FSGS. I have taken many treatments to slow the progression with little success and am now in the process of getting a fistula in preparation for dialysis. I miss seeing my work completed and others enjoying it; it is what brought me the most joy.
My wife and I have been married for over 15 years, and we have three wonderful daughters: Georgianna, 23; Jada, 17; and Mikeala, 12. We have also had the pleasure of raising our nephew, Dennis, for the last 4 years. The other “members of our family” include two dogs and four chickens!
I still enjoy woodworking and making things with my hands, but keeping busy and enjoying my time in solitude is becoming difficult. My wife and I enjoy traveling, and we look forward to doing more when I receive the gift of a transplant. Our family is very active and outdoorsy, so maybe a trip around the USA would be nice!
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 Michael’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!
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