Help Paul Find a Kidney: A Gift of Life
Help Paul Find a Living Kidney Donor
Hi, I’m Paul Benedetto—a husband, father of two, and someone searching for a living kidney donor. I want more years of everyday moments with my wife Jessica and our children, Juliet and Jack.
Interested in learning about donation? Start with Mayo Clinic’s living donor team using the button below. Please identify Paul Benedetto as the intended recipient when asked.
For personal questions or encouragement, email pbenedetto22@gmail.com. Please send medical information directly to Mayo’s donor team.
Not able to donate? Sharing kidneyforpaul.com is another meaningful way to help.
Meet our family
Jessica and I are originally from New York, where we met at a baseball game. In 2015, we moved to Florida, and we’ve called it home ever since.
Today, our favorite moments are cooking together, cheering on our kids, and spending time as a family. Juliet loves dance and art, and Jack loves building, drawing, and sports. They are growing up fast, and I want to be there for all of it.
Thank you for getting to know us—and for helping our search reach someone who may be able to help.
My kidney journey
In January 2015, just as Jessica and I were settling into life as first-time parents, I was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). It was the beginning of a journey our family never expected.
Over the years, my kidney disease has progressed. I now need a kidney transplant, and I’m searching for a living donor. Behind that search is a simple hope: more time with the people I love.
For me, that means cooking with Jessica, cheering on Juliet and Jack, and being present as they grow up. The ordinary days matter just as much as the big milestones. I want more of both.
Jessica and I met at a baseball game, and we’ve called Florida home since 2015. Our family’s story has always been about the life we’re building together. This search is about having the chance to keep building it.
Interested in learning about donation?
Use the Learn About Donating button above to visit Mayo Clinic’s living donor information. Please identify Paul Benedetto as the intended recipient when asked.
You do not need to decide today. Mayo’s donor team can explain the evaluation process and discuss your individual questions about eligibility, surgery, risks, recovery, and costs. Please send medical information directly to the donor team.
Other ways to help
Share kidneyforpaul.com with friends, family, coworkers, or your community. You may not know a potential donor personally, but someone who sees your post might. Every share gives my story another chance to reach someone new.
For personal questions or a note of encouragement, use the Email Paul button above.
Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and my family. Whether you explore donation, share this page, or send a kind message, your support means a great deal to us.
