James Pagounes first learned he had polycystic kidney disease 16 years ago, which creates cysts on the kidneys until they no longer function. Now he is in dire need of a kidney donation.

Pagounes, who lives in Waltham and has attended Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Church in Watertown for many years, has been looking for a kidney for some time, and now his kidneys are in such bad shape that he has to go to dialysis three times a week.

“Time is of the essence,” Pagounes said.

By spreading the word, Pagounes hopes to find a donor to help him or someone else in need of a kidney. The waiting list for a kidney is three to five years, but he will likely need one before then. He can move up the list, however, by finding a donor.

“There are two ways that would help. One is if you stepped up and y

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