PERRYVILLE — James Frazier is 64-year-old veteran in dire need of a kidney transplant.
A transplant could ultimately change his life.
Frazier served in the Army and now lives in Cecil County.
He says daily activities have become a struggle.
"Even the lightest of lightest packages that would be delivered down stairs, I would have to take a cart to go down," said Frazier.
Back in 2017, Frazier was diagnosed with horseshoe kidney. This means his kidneys are in the shape of a U.
"One kidney had already died. And the kidney that did survive, it can't hold the filtration, so it went worse, worse and worse," said Frazier.
Frazier isn't alone in his search.
According to the National Kidney Foundation — 600,000 veterans have kidney disease — 40,000 experience kidney failure.
Last month WMAR introduced you to Andre Kirnes, a Harford County veteran in need of a kidney transplant.
It's estimated only 160 kidney transplants are performed each year through the VA.
"There's certain criteria that donor has to fall under, so that makes even more difficult," said Frazier.
Frazier is currently is on a waiting list.
In the meantime, he's working with Donor Outreach for Veterans or DOVE in hopes a donor comes forward.
Frazier wants to again feel how he did 5-years-ago, so he's asking the community for help.
If you're interested in helping, visit this website.