Beth Paris shares a joyful moment with her son, riding piggyback and flashing a bright smile—an everyday expression of love and strength as she continues her search for a life-saving kidney donor.
In a heartfelt appeal that has touched many in the Gloucester Township community and beyond, a local family is asking for help in finding a life-saving kidney donor for 33-year-old Beth Paris, a devoted wife, mother, and veterinary professional whose health is rapidly declining due to chronic kidney disease.
The message comes from Dennis Paris, president of the Gloucester Township Economic Development Partnership, and a long-time resident of the township. His daughter Beth has been battling kidney disease for years—bravely and quietly—while dedicating her life to the care of animals and to raising her son, a joyful and energetic 6-year-old on the autism spectrum.
Beth’s kidney function has deteriorated significantly in recent months. Though she has not yet started dialysis, her doctors have made it clear: a kidney transplant is critical for her long-term health and quality of life.
Despite testing from multiple family members and friends, no donor match has yet been found. Beth and her family are now appealing to the broader community, hoping someone might step forward to be the match she desperately needs.
“I never thought asking for an organ would be part of my story,” Beth wrote in her public appeal through the National Kidney Registry. “But to stick around long enough to make sure my husband teaches our son to properly stage-dive one day—I’ll need a new bean.”
Beth continues to work full-time in the veterinary field, doing what she loves: helping animals and bringing smiles to pet owners. She often jokes about “petting as many dogs as she can” while carrying the emotional weight of her diagnosis with humor and grace.
Her condition worsened during and after pregnancy, particularly due to severe preeclampsia that led to an emergency C-section and a nearly 50-day NICU stay for her son. That experience, though traumatic, strengthened her resolve to stay healthy for the family that depends on her.
Those in good health who are open to becoming a living donor can learn more and even begin the screening process by visiting Beth’s personalized page through the National Kidney Registry.
The living donor process is straightforward and includes full support from medical professionals throughout. Donors do not need to be a direct match, thanks to the registry’s paired donation program, which allows incompatible donors to help one another through a national network.
Beth’s family and community are asking everyone to share her story. A single social media post or conversation might be the key to finding her perfect match.
For updates and more information on how you can help Beth, visit www.nkr.org/KDY988.
