Thom Green of Alt-J - Living with Alport Syndrome Part 4 of 4
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- Interview with Alt-J Drummer Thom Green, who talks about living with Alport Syndrome. This is part 4 of a 4-part series.
Because he has a rare genetic disease called Alport Syndrome, Thom’s kidneys failed and he received a new kidney from a deceased organ donor. He shares his thoughts about his donor, organ donation, and how this one event changed his life.
Alport Syndrome causes a decline in kidney function, hearing loss, and vision problems. Thom was on kidney dialysis for 4 years before receiving his kidney transplant.
Thom was interviewed at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2015, by Kevin Schnurr, another Alport Syndrome patient and transplant recipient.
Video editing: Kevin Schnurr/Chris Pak.
Thom, your talent has brought so much happiness to millions of people. I can't thank you enough for this! I also can't begin to imagine how hard it was/is for you. Still, talent aside, you are one of the most genuine, kind, and generous human beings I've ever met!
After learning about your kidney transplant I signed up to be an organ donor. I hope others do the same.
e_xtinct That is wonderful! We are glad Thom's story inspired you to take action.
Good man Thom - Legend.
Youre an amazing drummer Thom, and we all love you man
i love you thom. you inspire me. your art and drumming, it just inspires me to be an artist and drummer even more. thank you.
Well... my dad died for this syndrom wen I was 15 years, I was a teenager and I dont understand his pain beacause he showed strong, I had to help him with my sister to prepare his dyalisis at home, he was very inteligent, lovely and quiet man, Now I want to make a tribute because he was a great and wonderfull father that each day he fought for your life and always work hard for give us great education and happyness between this situation.
Dear father... Pardon me because I never understand your deep physical and emotional pain.
My sister and I, have this syndrom and its very difficult when you get older.
Hugs for all people that life with Alport syndrome, and excuses for my basic english. 🇨🇴🤗❤️
Thank you for sharing my son love music he is 15 and he doesn't like wearing his hearing aids at the minute you gave me great insight to what his feeling.carry on being a great inspiration.
You are a living proof Thom Sonny Green, there is hope and you got through this. It made me cry when you got emotional for a moment when you talked about your donor. You are blessed and im so happy I can hear you play the drums and the band continue to make more music & perform live for us . Δ❤️ Love always.
Heartwarming! Respect!
Thank you for sharing Thom. Penny
You're amazing.... best of luck
I think everyone should be a donor unless they ask not to. It isn't selfless to donate organs when you're dead.
As an ceramic artist that loves music, I am a new fan of Alt-J, but it was the percussion that was the draw. Also a fan of Radiohead, the combination of the syncopated rhythms and sounds were mesmerizing. I love how you do what you do and to know what you have overcome is huge. Thank you for sharing such a candid personal story!
Thank you for giving me inspiration through your work, I do not even have words to describe. but I can try:GO CHECK OUT THIS MAN´S ALBUM ('High Anxiety') IS FUCKING AMAZING!
Ace dude top
I love you