My Brothers and Sisters

[Al Checca]

Forgive me it has been so long since I checked in with everyone, some that follow facebook have seen what was going on. I wanted to repost my facebook post to bring everyone up to speed.


Alan Checca


Having a bad time... if anyone is o + and ever thought of literally saving a persons life I could sure use the help....
I know it's an odd post but anymore I'm really scared anymore and think I'm coming unwound more than "normal".....

• • Alan Checca I'm never "down" but I'm scared anymore ...... the whole death thing has me freaked out... sorry to bug my Facebook friends but I'm really upset and worried about holding things together for the family ......
    It is what it is....http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471026
    
    
    
  • Desiree sending prayers to uhttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471033
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Thanks Desiree I sure could use them.... have to shake the tree and get something to happen... thank youhttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471068
    
    
    
  • Desiree I am not O+ but I can ask around to see if any friends or family ishttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471099
    
    
    
  • Leigh Al, please write out a little about how simple the process is,,,how one goes about it...who you are etc. and allow a share link so we can get this message out ok!!!!!!http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471186
    
    
    
  • Leigh YAHHHHH LET'S SHAKE THAT TREE!!!!!http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471190
    
    
    
  • Chris Hey bro can we donate from austin or does it need to be local, so I can spread the word. Ill also check what I am Godspeed bro. Hes got you.http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471253
    
    
    
  • Jill I'm A-, I just wish I could give you one of mine, buddy. I love you.http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471316
    
    
    
  • Pam Prayers and good thoughts, Alan.http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471339
    
    
    
  • Tina i would give anything to be o+, but i am AB +..... I wish I could help.... I am here if you need to talk... love you Al.
    
  • Jason Post the details on what needs to happen and where we can do it. I'm o + and would love to help out.http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471371
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Any where In the USA Chris. I'd have to get correct phone numbers for anyone interested. I been married 25 years and son 22 and daughter 19 no matches ....
    
    How do I say this "G" rated
    ...... I did Dialysis at 17 and again 12 years later in...See More
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  • Joy Alan
    I believe me and my daughter are O+, but not 100% sure. What can we do. Call me if you can after 1130 today.http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471426
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Just a little scared and a bit down... not ready for it to be over at 44 but so hard keeping little things little ..... just love to get Transplanted and back to work. Sitting on the couch day after day is no fun at all. Sure we all joke...See More
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  • Alan Checca I think its a hell of a thing to have to ask of a person. We all have families and lives how do you ask some ....um you have 2 kidneys mind if I have one so I can live? I mean as a donor they can remove by keyhole surgery and your not down that long but what a hell of a thing to have to ask ..
    Blown away by this is what it's come too...
    
    Don't mind my babblehttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471481
    
    
    
  • Leigh sharing your babble!http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471558
    
    
    
  • Lori I believe in your strength Alan, even though you may not feel so strong right now. Prayers your way and NEVER apologize for shouting out to your friends for help and support. How I wish we lived closer. **hug** and many PRAYERS!http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22471567
    
    
    
  • Chuck Having a bad day. Remember "Don't let the bastards wear you down!"http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472357
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca a bit down. I mean all could be over in no time at all. Then they give you all kinds of meds that one of the side effects is you could stick a shotgun in youhttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472381
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Trying ladies. And never complain or cry but idk anymore..... I fight and fight and fight ...... no damn dough. Love to work no damn energy ... like I said justhttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472388
    
    
    
  • Chuck I had an x wife like that.http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472389
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca in yourr mouth.... wonderful....and no I have no intentions of doing that so don't 302 my ***..http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472390
    
    
    
  • Chuck lead poisioning is a bad way to die!http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472404
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Not cool at all and the pussy way out for sure.... just not mehttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472622
    
    
    
  • Chuck I know that. Just jaggin you.http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472639
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Red lining a bit Tina. Love ya thanks. Might give you a right tonighthttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472664
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca I know Gus. Chips are down but you know me real well. Glass is still half full. I just can't have fluids. Lolhttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472694
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Thank you Lori your a dollhttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472712
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca I'll. Call ya Joy. You sure have your hands full too.http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472739
    
    
    
  • Chuck we will have a cool refreshing adult beverage some day.http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22472751
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Right now I can't drink more than 20 oz a day Gus... someday hopefully ...http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22473056
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Mondays ..... lolhttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22473334
    
    
    
  • S. Sorry Al, I'm AB poshttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22473446
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca For what is worth my past two transplants that both worked for 12 years were codaver to live transplants.
    Tell tell me if I could find a "live" donor I could get up to 20 years out of the Transplant.
    ..20 years from now who knows what could...See More
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  • John Ever need to chat hit me up any time. Also, I will find out tuesday what blood type i am, Cause I honestly have no clue... Have a doc apt anyways. Keep your head up and Clear. You WILL get through this!http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22473817
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Will do Jason, sorry things got crazy here for a bit. I'll get the info but it starts with a phone call then a tube of blood all paid for by Core.
    Thank you for even considering it! You guys are all awesome!http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22474048
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Thanks John that means so much.http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22474053
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Peeing blood kinda freaked me out a bit. Just wasn't expecting that one..http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22474065
    
    
    
  • Stacy Al - I know how hard it is... the fear can just eat at you if you let it. And it's hard not to let it. But you are stronger than you think, and when you can't be strong... well that's what friends and family are for. Will check when I get home - I am O something, but can't remember if it's positive or neg. If it's positive I'll go down and donate tomorrow for you. Much much love and prayers...http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22474164
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Aww thanks so very much! Just becomes overwhelming at times and social security is a joke the way they drag there feet. Broke as hell having to beg for dough to keep lights on and food on the table. That link I posted where folks can dona...See More
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  • Alan Checca Damn electric company only let's you Med block them 3 times in a year and I been there done that 3 this year.... can't win sometimes
    
  • Fawn Hey buddy....call me!!!!http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22474514
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca http://www.helphopelive.org/find-a-...m/patient/A94C8DDE-FF3F-65AB-CD90A457D09870A6 posting here,if anyone could help out... Alan Checca
    www.helphopelive.orgMid-Atlantic Kidney Transplant Fund
    
    
    
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  • John Alan, I am a little late in joining in here, let me know what I might do to possibly help. Hang tight brother, the good Lord will help you through, keeping you in my prayers!http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22475312
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Thanks John. Have to just figure out which way is up and plan fundraisers I suppose. You see just way too much happening I can't keep up with or control.
    Just a damn shame in this day and age I have to beg friends for dough let alone ask f...See More
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  • Alan Checca Thanks John. Have to just figure out which way is up and plan fundraisers I suppose. You see just way too much happening I can't keep up with or control.
    Just a damn shame in this day and age I have to beg friends for dough let alone ask f...See More
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  • Alan Checca Running behind on e mails right this second. Just unplugged from the machine and need to lay down but for those that ask calls need to be made to Megan Henderson @http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22476480
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca Darn it. Megan Henderson @ Allegheney General Hospital. 412.359.4441 on behalf of Pete Alan checca.http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22476523
    
    
    
  • Darlene i know i am type O not sure if pos or neg----how can i go about seeing if i can help youhttp://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22478435
    
    
    
  • Alan Checca When you feel like it give Megan Henderson @ AGH 412 359 4441 a call she is living donation coordinator and can explain it all. Starts with a blood test Dar and all testing bills are paid for by my insurance. Your awesome to even think about it! Thank you!http://www.facebook.com/alan.checca/posts/10150698477490070?comment_id=22479366
    
    

This was my day today there are a couple other threads on facebook from friends trying to help. I wanted to share this here with Fred's permission if you don't mind Fred.




Peace guys and gals...

 

[Border]

Bump for you Al, hoping that someone who knows someone that may be able to help you!
You have been fighting hard, I know, from watching over the last year or two at least. Best wishes!

 

[Al Checca]

Bump for you Al, hoping that someone who knows someone that may be able to help you!
You have been fighting hard, I know, from watching over the last year or two at least. Best wishes!

Many thanks, thought everyone might want an update, not much of a good one but an update non the less.

So humiliating to beg on face book for funds and a kidney..... Not really like a cup of sugar.. lol

I miss my work and my pals here.... The list goes on and on...

 

[Just Another Sign Guy]

Al you are a GREAT man & a true INSPIRATION. You should never feel an ounce of shame. Hang in there buddy.

 

[Al Checca]

Al you are a GREAT man & a true INSPIRATION. You should never feel an ounce of shame. Hang in there buddy.

I appreciate that but begging just is so rotten, no power bill money, no internet, no truck.... Everything striped away...

Thank you Sg. Good folks are whats keeping me going right now... Thank you.

 

[SignosaurusRex]

Al, You know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I don't do the Facebook thing, so, thanks for the update here. My oil is no match, sorry bro. We been having some wild scarey rides huh!

 

[Mike Paul]

Hey Al,
O- no good?

 

[Techman]

whats yer address al?

 

[Jillbeans]

If we all keep posting about it maybe someone out there who can help will decide to help. It can't hurt!
Love....Jill

 

[Al Checca]

Al, You know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I don't do the Facebook thing, so, thanks for the update here. My oil is no match, sorry bro. We been having some wild scarey rides huh!

That we have my friend! Talk about freaked out, standing there going to the bathroom and looking down and seeing bright red blood.... Like hey that's not good!
You sure have or had your roller coaster ride as well...

 

[Al Checca]

Hey Al,
O- no good?

Not sure Mike, maybe.... The donor lady won't talk to much with me because they don't want the person reviving to be pressuring the donor to donate.
Maybe if you would like call Megan if you have time and ask? Thanks so much Mike.

 

[Al Checca]

whats yer address al?

Al Checca
524 North Chestnut Street
Derry Pa 15627

Thank you so very much...

 

[Al Checca]

If we all keep posting about it maybe someone out there who can help will decide to help. It can't hurt!
Love....Jill

Jill your awesome! You by far one of my biggest cheerleaders and I appricate it so much. You know where I'm coming from and this begging thing isn't for me, so humiliating and degrading...
Thank you from the heart Jill, thank you all...

Over to the hospital today at 2 to have sonograms done on 4 kidneys and see if i sprung a leak somewhere...

Reduced to begging on facebook and the web..... Unreal.. And Social Security is sitting on 12 to 15 grand that could help level me out but review after review....

 

[SD&F]

Hey Al, I don't know you but my thoughts and prayers are with you. One of our dear friends Mickey had been going through this for about 8 years, we did fund raisers and everyone pitched in to help. We thought we had a donor and he backed out at the last minute. He finally got his done last year and has ups and downs. One of our best friends TIM gave a kidney to his brother last year and they are both doing well. I will contact him to see if there is anything I can do here in Georgia. BTW, there is nothing to be ashamed or sorry about. You are strong and hanging in, that is exactly what you need to do.

 

[Al Checca]

Hey Al, I don't know you but my thoughts and prayers are with you. One of our dear friends Mickey had been going through this for about 8 years, we did fund raisers and everyone pitched in to help. We thought we had a donor and he backed out at the last minute. He finally got his done last year and has ups and downs. One of our best friends TIM gave a kidney to his brother last year and they are both doing well. I will contact him to see if there is anything I can do here in Georgia. BTW, there is nothing to be ashamed or sorry about. You are strong and hanging in, that is exactly what you need to do.

Thank you for sharing that Sarah! Love to hear the good stories. Just so damn degrading to beg from folks cause I can't provide for my own family. So many walls every time I look around.
Again thank you.

 

[Marlene]

it was heart breaking to read this thread. I hope things will work out for you and your family.

 

[Gino]

Hey Al................. the signpainter's pal...................

Sorry, but I don't do the facebook thing either, so I wasn't up-to-date. Sorry to hear of these latest problems. My wife just called my doctor for a prescription so I can get a blood test done. I don't remember or know what my type is. I know my stuff has been used pretty hard, so it's either well trained or almost used up. I don't know the procedures, but if I'm your type... and don't take that the wrong way.... I can probably do it.... seriously.

I have some ailments and if they don't interfere.... maybe we'll get together.

The last thing is... I'll have to ask my doctor if I can get around on one kidney with the amount of strain I put on it.

Again, I don't know the type yet, but I do know it'll be at least 100 proof.......​

 

[Al Checca]

Hey Al................. the signpainter's pal...................

Sorry, but I don't do the facebook thing either, so I wasn't up-to-date. Sorry to hear of these latest problems. My wife just called my doctor for a prescription so I can get a blood test done. I don't remember or know what my type is. I know my stuff has been used pretty hard, so it's either well trained or almost used up. I don't know the procedures, but if I'm your type... and don't take that the wrong way.... I can probably do it.... seriously.

I have some ailments and if they don't interfere.... maybe we'll get together.

The last thing is... I'll have to ask my doctor if I can get around on one kidney with the amount of strain I put on it.

Again, I don't know the type yet, but I do know it'll be at least 100 proof.......​

Gino my brotha you are a saint no matter what folks say... lol You just might want to call Megan and see what we need to do for testing, I haven't been threw the process yet with a "living donor" I think I have been on the list for over two and a half years now wait for a cavort donor and it could be up to 5 to 7 years of waiting and the kidney they say will only last 5 to 7 years (But my last 2 lasted 12 years so what do they know) But with a live to live transplant they say it could last me up too 20 years, much greater success with live to live.
I think it is a hell of a thing to ask someone or of someone but I have no choices anymore. Little things become big things. So the real deal who know if I can wait 5 to 7 years... Body starts failing and who know what can happen. One of those hard to say things my last 2 lasted much longer than normal so it is possible that the next transplant could last a lifetime.
Whew anyhow how do you go on the net and beg for money and a kidney.... it clearly is humbling and humilating degrading and all the above but it is what it is... I'm trying to hold my family together and keep a warm house and food on the table, sorry to say no extravant vactions or a summer home or fast cars and bikes just warm and food is all.
Like I said it is what it is..

Anyone interested in thinking or considering a donation should contact : Megan Henderson at Allegheny General Hospital 412 359 4441 and it starts with a simple blood test, all costs are covered by my health insurance and no cost to them. I can't begin to thank everyone enough for even considering such a thing but it truly would be a "Gift of life"


Gino man we kid with each other but from the heart man, thank you for even considering it. We'll see what happens. You da man...

 

[Baz]

*Bump

Hoping the best for you Al! Sucks to hear bad news but people are rooting for you

 

[Just Another Sign Guy]

Al I am too lazy to dig through old posts. Can you please post your email address for those of us who would like to help you financially via paypal, if I remember correctly Fred set it up last time but if you have a direct account please post it so all of us, your friends can do what we can..wish I was your blood type...unfortunately I am not but I know many of us are willing & would like to help you financially. I know you are always worried about everyone else, take the help we are all willing to provide.

if paypal is not an option let me know & I will stick a little good news in the snail mail.

hang in there...let's all pass the hat for our buddy Al,he is a great man who would give anything & everything that he has to a complete stranger in need.