I am working to get on the kidney transplant list. I have appointments in September and October, and then I'll be formally on the list.

The transplant list for Michigan is roughly five years for a kidney that isn't from a living donor.

In the meantime, if you want to see if you're a match for anybody on the list, you can call 1-800-333-9013. You do not have to be a direct match for me; if you mention either my deadname (Christopher Anthony) or my chosen name (Noëlle A.), and you match anyone on the list, I will get credit for your donation and you'll help me find a living donor who matches me.

There is NO CHARGE to be a kidney donor in the US, and I am told that if your kidneys are healthy, your life expectancy is not affected by donating one.