b'A Living Kidney Donor would make Yvan Lebels Dreams Come TrueKyle Ellis, Leanne Lebel, Katie and Ryan Hannah, Sue and Yvan and of course dog Louis.Sixty-three-year-old Yvan Lebel has two little grand- has a very restricted diet, low on liquids.sons, Everett and Jake, both almost one -and -a half yearsI made up my mind not to sit down and complain, old. One of Yvans dreams is to buy a new boat and takeYvan commented. I do the best with what Ive got. I dont the boys fishing when they are older. want to be a couch potato.He would also like to go to Disney World with his Following his heart surgery last year, Yvan vowed, to daughter Leanne and family to celebrate her 40th birth- try to stay healthy. He goes to the All Fit All Ages Gym in day, coming up in five years. Port Perry for cardio rehab. He paces himself, and fills his Visiting relatives in Grand Falls, New Brunswick and inwood box on the days that he doesnt visit the gym.New Hampshire is also on his bucket list. Dining out is tricky. Yvan has to avoid salt and fibre, His biggest dream of all, necessary to make all of theseandwatchhispotassiumandphosphorouslevels.A other dreams come true, is having a kidney transplant.French Canadian, he can no longer enjoy his favourite Yvan has kidney damage from Good Pasture Syndrome,dish, beans with molasses and pork, which his wife Susan a rare autoimmune disorder, which causes the body toalways enjoyed preparing for him.produce antibodies that attack the kidneys and lungs. He needs dialysis three times a week, takes 18 pills a day, andPlease turn to page 433FOCCUUS SM MAARRCCHH 2 022032 3 FO'