February 7, 2025

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Cream Ridge physical therapist celebrates 14 years of lifesaving kidney transplants, inspiring others through advocacy

Cream Ridge physical therapist celebrates 14 years of lifesaving kidney transplants, inspiring others through advocacy

CREAM RIDGE, N.J. — Dr. Karen Aitken-Douyon, affectionately known as “Dr. Kaye,” recently celebrated the 14th anniversary of the first of two successful kidney transplants that saved her life, reflecting on her journey of resilience, faith, and advocacy for organ donation.

Dr. Kaye, a pediatric and school-based physical therapist, was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus) in her late 20s. The autoimmune disease attacked her kidneys, leading to renal failure after a pulmonary embolism in 2010. She began peritoneal dialysis, but her life changed dramatically when her best friend, Dr. Dale Coffin, donated a kidney in 2010 after Dr. Kaye’s husband, Pierre Douyon, was found incompatible. The successful transplant gave her a “new lease on life.”

In the years that followed, Dr. Kaye returned to school and earned three additional degrees while continuing her professional career. But in 2015, another embolism caused her transplanted kidney to fail, leading her to endure over seven years on dialysis before receiving her second kidney transplant in October 2023 from a deceased donor.

“Facing health challenges tested my resolve, but I never lost hope,” said Dr. Kaye, who credits her strong faith and support from her family and friends. She now serves as a volunteer mentor, encouraging others to consider organ and tissue donation and guiding patients through dialysis decisions.

Despite her health challenges, Dr. Kaye excelled in her career, earning five academic degrees, including a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, and dedicating her work to improving the quality of life for her patients.

“I hope and pray that my story of how the unselfish acts of two individuals changed my life motivates at least one person to consider registering as an organ and tissue donor,” she said.

  • Burglary Reported on Dagobert Street

    Wilkes-Barre, PA – A burglary incident was reported on Dagobert Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, involving a 62-year-old male victim.

    The incident occurred on October 11 at approximately 12:21 PM. A suspect reportedly entered the victim’s residence through an unsecured front entry door during the night.

    Items taken during the burglary include an “Insignia” television and an unspecified amount of candy. Authorities have begun an investigation into the matter.

    Wilkes-Barre City Police Department officers responded to the burglary report. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

  • Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Intoxication and Drug Paraphernalia

    Wilkes-Barre, PA – Officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a report of a person lying unresponsive on the sidewalk on East Market Street on October 13th.

    The incident occurred at 3:40 AM, and upon arrival, officers encountered Joshua Oliver, 19, who was visibly under the influence of a controlled substance. The police determined that Oliver’s condition posed a danger to himself.

    Subsequently, Oliver was taken into custody by law enforcement. During a search, officers discovered drug paraphernalia in his possession.

    The defendant was then transported to City Headquarters for processing.

  • Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian in Penn Hills

     PENN HILLS, PA -The Allegheny County Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit was called to assist with an investigation in Penn Hills.

    On Tuesday at 6:39 AM, a vehicle struck a pedestrian near Frankstown Road at Overbrook Drive. Emergency responders arrived to find an adult male victim, who was subsequently taken to a hospital in critical condition. The vehicle’s driver remained at the scene, and detectives have started their investigation.

    Officials from the Allegheny County Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers have the option to remain anonymous.

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