Former NFL defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth shared with fans on Wednesday that his kidneys failed on Sunday and that he’s in dire need of a someone to donate one to him.
Haynesworth, who played with the Titans, Redskins, Patriots, and Buccaneers during his 10-year career, said he has been battling kidney disease for a few years and things have taken a turn for the worse.
Here’s his message from Instagram:
Well this hard for me to say but my doctors said I should reach out to my family, friends and fans Some of you may know I’ve been battling kidney disease for a few years now the time has come family, friends and fans I’m in dire need of a kidney mine have finally failed me on July 7 2019. It’s hard to believe from being a professional athlete to only 8 season in retirement that my body has taken another major blow. First with the brain aneurism 3 seasons out of the NFL to now my kidneys failing me. But the bright side of this latest ordeal I can ask for help by asking for someone to generously donate a kidney. If you are interested in giving this precious gift please call Vanderbilt at 615-936-0695 and hit option 2. GOD BLESS thank you for your prayers and thanks for sharing this message. #VFL #TITANUP
Here’s his post from the hospital:
Let’s all send some positive thoughts his way.
