The New York sports world suffered a huge loss over the weekend with the death of Jets legend Nick Mangold at just 41 years old due to Kidney Disease.
Tragically, no one in his family shared his blood type, which complicated his desperate search for a kidney donor in his final days.
How is it conceivable that time ran out for a young athlete?
While we don't know everything about Mangold's death, we do know he reached out to the public 12 days before he died to ask for help finding a kidney.
"In 2006, I was diagnosed with a rare genetic kidney defect that has led to chronic kidney disease. After a rough summer, I'm undergoing kidney dialysis as we look for a kidney transplant. Unfortunately, I do not have any family able to donate at this time, which is why I'm reaching out to you. I am

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