Author: sharonafoley

My grandniece graduates In the morning when you got dressed you adorned your gown with photo buttons remembering those deceased: your dad still holding you dearly, your grandfather holding your aunt, giving honor the way you did as a child when you would play your violin and tap dance for them. You stride across the […]

I’m so pleased to announce that my chapbook, A Kind of Mercy, is now on sale through Finishing Line Press. The following is the direct link: https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/a-kind-of-mercy-by-sharon-a-foley/

Chatham Rose McCloskey, my sister Maureen’s granddaughter, graduated from Emmanuel College today. I had the pleasure of watching her graduation in real time through virtual streaming, and seeing photos posted on Facebook by her mother, Tracey McCloskey. Chatham’s spirit shines forth–her vibrancy, sincerity, and beauty. She had the honor of being the President of her […]

RUMFORD — Waiting is never fun, but in some cases the stakes are high indeed.For the 295 Rhode Islanders waiting for a kidney transplant as of May, 2024, the three- to five-year wait to find a donor match – and in the best case, a living donor – can be fraught with anxiety. It’s a […]

I’m still searching for a living kidney donor. If you can help, email me at SharonNeedsaKidney@gmail.com My chapbook A Kind of Mercy is accepted for publication and will be released in September, 2025. These poems take you inside my convent life as a Sister of Mercy. Go to my website: SharonNeedsaKidney.com to listen to my […]

I’m still searching for a kidney. Any donor, any age, any blood type will do. If you don’t match me, I’m still eligible for a kidney swap. Share this video of Lives Forever Changed Lives Forever Changed, 5/29/2024, Cranston Public Library

The educational program on kidney donation, May 29th at the Cranston Public Library was a vibrant event. Here is a highlight video of the event. Please share with many!

An Educational Program About Kidney Donation DATE: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 TIME: 6:30pm to 7:45pm LOCATION: Cranston Public Library, 140 Sockanosset Cross Road FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Presenters include Dr. Basma O. Merhi, MD along with a panel of donors and recipients

Lives Forever Changed:  Stories of Hope and Compassion:  An educational program about kidney donation. Date:  Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Time:  6:30pm to 7:45pm Location:  Cranston Public Library, Central Library, James T. Giles Community Room Contact:  Robin Nyzio, RNyzio@cranstonlibrary.org To Register: Go to the Cranston Public Library website; click Events Presenters include Dr. Basma O. Merhi, […]

I still search for a living kidney donor, and along the way of this search I am blessed.  I must have done something good because today as I fumble to pay my parking ticket at the RI Hospital kiosk I hear a clear voice, “Can I help you?”  As I turn around, the woman startles […]