Sharing hope with a smile
02/29/2024Comedian Jazrome Allen “AJ” Coulter began his comedic journey through an unconventional path. In 2016, doctors diagnosed Coulter with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). A year later, he transitioned to a demanding life on dialysis, enduring five and half seemingly endless years.
“The anticipation of a kidney transplant felt like an excruciating eternity,” Coulter says. But that call eventually came, which propelled him into a whirlwind of surgery and recovery.
“The medical team’s excellence was undeniable,” he says, “yet the true heroes were Tab and Catherine Pierce, who selflessly stepped in as my caregivers, showcasing the beauty of love from strangers.”
He is not only thriving but assured by his doctor that his new kidney is here to stay. He even started the process of writing to his donor’s family to thank them for their courageous decision.
Coulter now makes it his mission to share the love and hope his transplant has given him with the world, making people laugh while doing it.
you can help share hope
You can help provide hope to the 103,000 people on the national organ waiting list. Register as an organ and tissue donor today at www.DonateLifeAZ.org.