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Mayur Maniar

Help Mayur find a living kidney donor.

A living kidney donor could give Mayur the opportunity to avoid dialysis and continue living the active, meaningful life he cherishes with his family, friends, and community — and through paired kidney exchange, you may be able to help even if you’re not a direct match.

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Mayur Maniar

Meet Mayur

Hi, I’m Mayur.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website.

I’m a husband, father, soon-to-be grandfather, financial services executive, traveler, hiker, and someone who believes life is meant to be shared with family and friends.

I’m 60 years old and live in Northern Virginia with my wife. I’m fortunate to have two wonderful children — a son who is married and a daughter who is engaged. One of the greatest joys on the horizon is becoming a grandfather for the first time later this year. I’m also looking forward to celebrating my daughter’s wedding and the many family milestones that I hope are still to come.

Family and friends have always been at the center of my life. Whether it’s a holiday, a family dinner, a trip together, or a quiet evening — those moments are what matter most.

Professionally, I’ve spent my career in financial services helping support opportunities for families to build stronger financial futures. Today, I serve as Chief Credit Officer at Freddie Mac, where I help lead the organization’s credit strategy in support of its mission of making homeownership possible for millions of Americans. Knowing that my work contributes to helping families achieve one of life’s most important milestones has been one of the greatest privileges of my career.

While family is my greatest joy, my work has also been an important source of purpose and fulfillment. I continue to be energized by the opportunity to mentor colleagues, solve complex challenges, and contribute to Freddie Mac’s mission. I believe I still have many meaningful years ahead to continue serving others through my work.

Outside of work, I love traveling, hiking, reading, watching movies, exercising, practicing yoga, and simply enjoying time with the people I love. One tradition that has always been especially meaningful to me is traveling to India to spend time with my extended family — those visits keep me connected to my roots, allow me to celebrate important occasions, and strengthen relationships that span generations.

Like many people, I always imagined the years ahead as a time to travel more, celebrate family milestones, remain active, continue contributing professionally, and enjoy life’s everyday moments. Today, I’m focused on staying healthy enough to continue living that life.

My Kidney Journey

In 2025, I was diagnosed with kidney disease.

Despite extensive testing, doctors have never been able to determine the underlying cause.

Although I’m not currently on dialysis, my kidney function has continued to decline. I also experience anemia related to kidney disease and receive regular iron infusions and injections to maintain healthy hemoglobin levels. These treatments help me maintain my energy and continue leading an active life while I await a transplant.

My medical team at Johns Hopkins believes that receiving a living donor kidney transplant before dialysis becomes necessary offers the best opportunity for long-term health and the best possible quality of life.

Every day I’m grateful for the outstanding care I receive and remain hopeful that someone, somewhere, may be willing to consider becoming a living donor.

Why living donation matters

A living kidney transplant offers the best chance at a longer, healthier life.

Many people are surprised by what’s actually true about becoming a living donor.

You don't need to be my blood type

Johns Hopkins participates in paired kidney exchange, so an incompatible donor can still help.

Paired kidney exchange

If we’re not directly compatible, your gift may reach me through a national exchange network — while helping another recipient too.

Donor safety comes first

Every potential donor receives a comprehensive medical evaluation before anything moves forward.

Completely confidential

The evaluation process is private. Mayur is never told who inquires unless you choose to share.

No pressure, no obligation

You can pause or stop the process at any point, for any reason. Learning more doesn’t commit you to anything.

Simply learning more about living donation is a meaningful first step.

What a transplant would mean

More than my health — a life I still get to live.

A transplant would let me keep being a husband, father, grandfather, mentor, brother, uncle, friend, and colleague — and to keep giving to my family, profession, and community.

Moments from a life he’s fighting to keep

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    Family milestones

    Welcoming my first grandchild into the world later this year and watching them grow. Celebrating my daughter’s wedding and every family moment still ahead.

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    The people I love

    Making memories with my wife, children, extended family, and lifelong friends — the ordinary moments that become the ones you remember.

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    Roots in India

    Traveling back to be with my extended family and staying close to the people and traditions that have shaped me.

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    An active life

    Hiking, exercising, practicing yoga, and enjoying the rhythm of a full, active life.

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    Purpose through work

    Continuing to serve at Freddie Mac, helping support the dream of homeownership for millions of families, and mentoring the colleagues I work with.

Myths vs. facts

Common misconceptions about living donation.

Myth

I have to be related to Mayur.

Fact

Living donors are often friends, coworkers, neighbors — even people they’ve never met.

Myth

If I’m not a match, I can’t help.

Fact

Paired kidney exchange lets many people help even when they aren’t directly compatible.

Myth

I’ll be pressured into donating.

Fact

The decision is always yours. You can stop the process at any point for any reason.

Myth

Donating means I won’t live an active life.

Fact

Most living donors return to full, active lives after recovery.

Ways you can help

Even if living donation isn’t right for you, you can still make a difference.

Share this website

Send the link to anyone who might want to know Mayur’s story.

Tell others about living donation

Many people don’t know it’s an option — a single conversation can change that.

Post on social

One post reaches more people than you might think — especially in the first days.

Forward to family and friends

Especially those in the Northern Virginia / DC area, or anyone connected to Johns Hopkins.

Encourage someone to learn more

Sometimes the person who changes a life is one conversation away.

Resources

Trusted places to learn more.

Johns Hopkins Living Donor Program

The team caring for Mayur. Evaluation, paired kidney exchange, and confidential donor questionnaires.

National Kidney Foundation

A patient-focused overview of what it means to become a living donor.

Thank you

Thank you for taking the time to learn about my story.

Like all of us, I have hopes for the future. I look forward to becoming a grandfather, celebrating my daughter’s wedding, continuing to serve families through my work, traveling to India to be with loved ones, and making many more memories with the people who mean the most to me.

A living kidney donor could help make those hopes possible.

Whether you’re considering living donation, sharing my story, or simply keeping me in your thoughts, I am deeply grateful. Every act of kindness gives me hope.

Thank you for being part of my journey.

— Mayur Maniar