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Larry
Baker

City:

Toronto

Family

Wife: Margot
Children: Ryan, Amanda, Jared

Grandchildren: Zachary, Maddy, Emma, Aubrey, Violet, Eden, Jaxon, Naya 

A Bit About Me

I was born, and have spent my entire life, in Toronto.  I have been married to my tremendous wife, Margot, my partner and best friend for 49 amazing years and counting.  Together, we have been blessed with a wonderful family.  We have three amazing children, Ryan, Amanda and Jared, each of whom married perfect partners (Tanya, Rob and Onyi, respectively) and eight very special grandchildren, Zach, Maddy, Emma, Aubrey, Violet, Eden, Jaxon and Naya.  We have shared so many special times together and I am optimistic that we will enjoy many more.


I worked as a family physician for 48 years, serving a community in Scarborough.  I retired in December 2023 with plans to travel with Margot, spend more time with my grandchildren, exercise, learn a new language and take music lessons. 
 

Unfortunately, within a few weeks of retiring, I was diagnosed with Stage 5 CKD.  While I have had kidney issues for some time, this turn for the worse was swift and required immediate action and a dramatic change in my lifestyle.  I have been on daily dialysis since my diagnosis.  Fortunately, I have excellent support from Margot and my family, I am in otherwise good health and I am trying my best to stay active.  Having said that, my energy levels are quite low, I am often dizzy and I am largely homebound.  While I will continue to work hard to get stronger, I am hopeful that a new kidney from a generous donor will extend, and dramatically improve the quality of, my life. 

My journey with kidney failure

2016

2022

2023

2024

Begin to experience symptoms associated, and diagnosed with, early-stage kidney disease

Kidney function dropped to less than 10%

Symptoms become sever and doctors concluded that kidney function insufficient to support life

Began daily dialysis

Now I am turning to you to help me find a life-saving match!

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