So this is happening.

Hello Friends & Family -- it's very strange to be putting this into the world, but here we go. Rob is in kidney failure and needs a kidney transplant within the year.

We’re in the awkward place of asking people who are healthy enough to consider being tested to see if they’re a match for a possible live kidney donation.

We understand the gravity of this request.

• Rob is blood type “O+”. This means a donor with "O" blood is probably best, but anyone can go through the matching process, even if you're a different blood type.

• Learn more about donating a kidney here to see if this is something you might consider.

• If you want to be on the list to potentially donate a kidney, please complete this short google form

• Rob’s first appointment with the transplant team is on April 23, and we are hoping to bring a short list of potential donors for initial review.

  All in all, Rob is feeling pretty good and just enjoyed a fun birthday weekend.

  We're sending love to all of you. We'll be adding updates here as we have them.

  Love, Anna, Rob, Austin & Charlie