First Capital Federal Credit Union is asking for the public's help to find a living kidney donor for an employee.

Lorie Hagar was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease eight years ago. In February 2022, her doctor told her the disease had progressed to Stage 5, and it was time to start the transplant process. Hagar has been placed on the deceased donor transplant list, but the wait time for a deceased donor kidney can be five or six years. As an alternative, Hagar is looking for a living donor, as this method could cut the wait time from years to months, and the kidney could last twice as long.

To support Hagar in her search, First Capital created the Share Your Spare marketing campaign. First Capital has placed posters in its branches and yard signs around the perimeters. Lamar Advertising has gifted a billboard for four weeks to help spread awareness. The billboard is located on state Route 74 in front of Spark Orthodontics.

The campaign coincides with National Donate Life Month, April. First Capital staff members dressed in blue and green and wore Donate Life bracelets on April 14 in observance of National Donate Life Blue and Green Day, which is intended to increase awareness of the importance of organ donor registration.

For more information, search for "Lorie Hagar needs a kidney" on Facebook or search for Lorie Hagar's Instagram page.