Overview

• The former Jets center says a genetic defect diagnosed in 2006 progressed to chronic kidney disease.
• After what he described as a rough summer, he is now receiving dialysis while awaiting a transplant.
• With no relatives eligible to donate, he appealed to the Jets and Ohio State communities for help.
• Prospective living donors with type O blood are asked to begin screening at columbiasurgery.org/kidney-transplant using “Nicholas Mangold” and birthdate Jan. 13, 1984.
• Mangold, a seven-time Pro Bowler and Jets Ring of Honor member, thanked supporters and said he remains optimistic about returning to full strength.