You Can Help Save Noal's Life
- treacoleman
- May 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 4
Noal's Journey
After a successful visit to Mayo, Noal's case will be evaluated in the coming weeks, enabling him to qualify for a kidney transplant and the opportunity for a normal life.
Read about Noal's battle with a rare kidney disease, its onset, his experiences with hemodialysis and chemotherapy, and how the past 8 years have transformed his life's purpose, alongside how cancer treatment is playing a crucial role in saving his life.
Giving Noal a second chance - understand what it takes to be a live donor - the selection process, insurance, procedural details, and recovery time. A free and easy questionnaire starts the no-obligation screening process.
Donations can be made on Noal's GoFundMe page, organized by long-time family friend Tamara Diles Lissanddrello.
Beyond the medical bills, Noal will lose out on 3 months of income while he makes a full recovery. Both his family and business will be hard hit. Adding insult to financial injury, Noal will incur lodging and living expenses near Mayo in Rochester, MN, for at least one month after transplant.
At home, Sarah will be a single parent to Cruise, their active, talented 10-year old gymnast. She will need help with meals, transportation, and care while running their business - Anderson & Cattone Physical Therapy.
Noal is Still Working Part-TIme
Spring into summer pain-free! Come in to Movement is Medicine for a tune-up at either the Seattle or Bainbridge Island location. We also offer telehealth for those who can't get out or who live outside the Seattle area. Whether prehab, rehab, or performance enhancement, we have you covered!
Behind the Scenes
A big thank you to my dear friend Trea Coleman for helping tell my story and creating the Noal Cattone Journey website to spread awareness about the need for a live kidney donor and to provide health updates along the way.
And to Tamara Diles Lissandrello, a dear friend of over 15 years, for spearheading a tremendously successful GoFundMe campaign. It's generated both financial support and greater awareness of kidney disease.
We appreciate you both!
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