Jewish Flossmoor resident Larry Simon— a husband, father, and grandfather— suffers from polycystic kidney disease and is seeking a donated kidney. His family cannot donate due to the genetic nature of the disease.

While Simon may live for some years on dialysis, a donated kidney would likely double those additional years and certainly improve his overall health. All costs would be borne by his insurance.

“While it is difficult for me to share this information, I realize that part of the healing process requires for me to do so,” he said, noting that, “over 5,000 people die each year waiting for a kidney transplant.”

Interested parties are asked to visit http://larryisimon.wix.com/kidney4larrysimon.