A Kidney for Coach

A Kidney for Coach This is for Scott Jones + his search for a kidney transplant. He is O+, but he can be also have a paired kidney donation (any blood type).

This is Scott Jones' story. He is a husband to an amazing woman, father to two, grandfather to four young children 5 and under. He spent 38 years coaching and teaching and recently retired. (see story here: http://www.usatodayhss.com/fort-myers/article/east-lees-high-school-football-coach-resigns-on-high-note--2013301290030)

He has gone through so much in his 59 years. Testicular Cancer. Parathy

roid Tumor. Skin Cancer. He has had many complications in the last 10 years. He is currently in the last stage of kidney failure and needs a kidney transplant. This page is to share information and try to get the word out about him and his search. We need help to share so we can find someone who would be amazing to donate a kidney to him. Here are some of the hospitalizations he has been through in his 59 years. Orchiectomy (Testicular Cancer) (1978)
Chemotherapy (1981)
Exploratory Lap (1981)
Wedge Resection of the Lung (1981)
Kidney Stone Stint – Found out only had one kidney (2004)
Parathyroid Tumor (2007)
Found out there was only 1/2 of thyroid (genetic thing) (2007)
Gall Bladder Removal (2007)
Vertigo Hospitalization (2013/2times)
Internal Bleeding Hospitalization (Jan. 2014)

Please email us for information on how to help at [email protected]

The contact for Presbyterian St Luke's in Denver is Kathryn O'dea@720-754-2164 or 720-754-2155 or [email protected]

The contact for UVA is 1-800-543-8814 and ask for living donor coordinator. In both cases tell them calling about Scott and being a living donor. If a match you can directly donate to him or both programs have paired donation where you may match someone else and their donor may match Scott.

Both East Lee County High School and Mariner High School are wearing stickers for our dad at the game tonight! (Thank yo...
10/21/2016

Both East Lee County High School and Mariner High School are wearing stickers for our dad at the game tonight! (Thank you Karen for sharing!) ❤️

10/13/2016

For our dad ❤️

10/13/2016

The memorial service for Scott will be at the East Lee County High School football field on Saturday November 5th at 10:00 am. This school is located on the outskirts of Ft. Myers, Florida and is where Scott finished his coaching career. We are so grateful to the staff for offering their time and space to us.

The address is:
715 Thomas Sherwin Ave, Lehigh Acres, FL 33974

This will be a casual ceremony to share memories and honor Scott's life.

More information about the school may be found at:

10/08/2016

Hey Everyone. My dad loved to sit and reminisce. He loved telling stories. We would love to hear your stories about him. There are some freaking great ones I know for a fact. All ya have to do is click the record button and talk. Bring it! I nominate Jimmy Williamson and whoever knows the "now that's a Chevy story" ( maybe Bob VanDeventer or Bob Licitra) http://akidneyforcoach.com/stories-about-coach/

10/08/2016

Thank you to all of you for all your amazing posts.

10/07/2016

From our mom: My hero, my gentle giant, my teddy bear and the best husband, father and papa went to his Lord and Savior at six am this morning. He went gently, surrounded by his kids, his brother Steve and my brother Steve. Our good friends Barb and Bob, watched over us and took care of us during his stay. It seems somewhat fitting that we started our journey here in Morgantown and here it ended. In lieu of any flowers, please sign up to be an organ donor or better yet be a living kidney donor so people like Scott can live. I love you and I love Scott forever and ever❤️

10/07/2016

Scott cardiac arrested when they tried to reintubate him. CPR was performed and they got him back. He is maxed out on ventilator and not oxygenating that well. I had the chaplain come and pray with us. His BP is back up. Please pray for him and for me as difficult decisions may arise. I will not let him suffer. I love you and I love Scott, Scott, Shannon, Lauren, Jake and our grandkids Ireland, Ava, Wyatt and West-they love their Papa so much.

10/06/2016

He lasted until now off ventilator. Working too hard so they put him back on. This is normal. They will try again later. While off I said Scott and he said what. He told Shannon to let go of his hand. He also said I want up. He is way confused but these are good signs. He has a very long way to go but as several of you have reminded me-baby steps. Keep those prayers coming and...I love you and I love Scott❤️🙏🙏

10/05/2016

From our mom earlier today in case you didn't see her post: Rounds were late today so wanted to wait to post until after I got all the info. Scott is now off the meds that were keeping his BP up and his BP is stable. They will remove old IV lines and put in new because they can be a source of continuing infection. Remains on continuous dialysis and ventilator. Once off sedation they will begin weaning off ventilator. Still concerned about heart some but don't believe will do much at this juncture. Started passive OT/PT. Responded to us by shaking head yes and no. Confused and gets agitated at times but calms down when I talk to him.

10/04/2016

Done with procedure for his heart...tolerated well. May be small amount of infection on aortic valve, Dr couldn't tell for sure but valve is working well. They will do cardiac Cath when more stable which should tell us more. Heart function is decreased but may just be from the shock and infection. So this is good news. Also, all his labs have improved including chest X-ray. The last two blood cultures have been negative for infection so drugs are working. They feel he is turning the corner and showing improvement. Praise and thank you God! Thank you all for praying and please continue. I love you and I love Scott

Dad was just getting into tweeting and tweeted this recently. This is him, fighting this infection in the icu right now!...
10/04/2016

Dad was just getting into tweeting and tweeted this recently. This is him, fighting this infection in the icu right now! ❤️

10/04/2016

Just got in to see him. They were able to wean off one of the BP meds, one on very low dose. Less sedated this am, knows us and gets upset when we talk to him so try to let him rest. Remains on ventilator and dialysis. They will check his heart today-please pray that the infection has not affected his valves and heart muscle. Haven't made rounds yet so that is all I know at this point. Please keep lifting him up-he is still in critical condition and needs our prayers. I love you and I love Scott❤️🙏🙏🙏

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715 Thomas Sherwin Ave S
Lehigh Acres, FL
33974

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