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My Life Depends On It: Retired Sheriff’s Deputy Finds Kidney Donor To Save His Life
February 20, 2025
A retired Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s prayers for a kidney donor have been answered.
We first told you about Rudy Brown in June 2024 as he humbly asked for help to find a kidney.
Now, he has a donor. That story led to Doyle Carpenter finding out that he is the perfect match for Rudy. The transplant is now set for May 12.
“I’m more than excited,” Rudy told NorthEscambia.com on Wednesday. “It’s like I’m still dreaming; I have to pinch myself to make sure it’s real.”
Rudy joined the ECSO in December 1989 and spent 24 years on patrol in Escambia County. He retired due to his medical condition in 2013 and underwent a liver transplant in 2018.
“I pretty much bled out two times on the table,” he said. “It nearly killed me.”
The required anti-rejection medications caused his kidneys to fail just over year later. He’s in final stages of kidney failure and has been on the transplant list since October 2020, but his number never came up as he stayed on dialysis.
A donor like Carpenter was his only option to live.
Through what’s called the directed donor program, Carpenter’s donation can actually save two lives — Rudy will receive one of his kidneys, and the next person on the transplant will receive any kidney that may have been destined for Rudy.
“My life depends on it,” he said.
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6 Responses to “My Life Depends On It: Retired Sheriff’s Deputy Finds Kidney Donor To Save His Life”
So happy for you
Rudy , I am so Happy for you.I am still praying for you and your donor.
PTL Rudy… You have been a trooper waiting on this blessing. Prayers to you my friend for your body to accept and complete total healing for longevity of life.
This is wonderful Rudy. Prayers my friend as God wants you to physically spend more years with your family and friends. PTL
I am glad to hear this fantastic news, and I couldn’t be happier! I want to send my heartfelt prayers and blessings to the Brown family during this time. Kelly and Rudy are exceptional people; I feel fortunate to have known them as co-workers. They bring so much positivity and kindness to those around them, and I hope this news brings them joy.
That’s awesome news. My prayers are with both the family’s waiting is the hardest part. Congratulations Mr. Brown