Young girl’s family searching for living kidney donor

Gwyn DeLeon gives little brother a piggy back ride. DeLeon is in need of a kidney transplant.

By Kayleen Holder
Editor

Gwyn Mia DeLeon, 14, is a freshman at Devine High School. This bright smiling young woman is very active in school and church, and has many hopes and dreams. But this February 2, 2022, Gwyn’s family received devastating and completely unexpected news–her kidneys are failing. The young girl has been on dialysis ever since.
“We are looking for anybody who is interested in becoming a living donor….We are praying that we are able to find a match for her,” Mrs. DeLeon said.
If you find it in your heart to get tested to see if you might be Gwyn’s match, Mrs. DeLeon urges community, family, and friends to check out information on utclivingdonor.com to answer a few questions.