Former Ohio State and New York Jets center Nick Mangold announced he’s in need of a donor amid his long battle with chronic kidney disease in a statement shared on his social media accounts Tuesday (October 14).
“This isn’t an easy message to share, but I want to be open about what’s been happening with me and my health,” Mangold said in the statement addressed to the Jets and Ohio State communities. “In 2006, I was diagnosed with a genetic defect that has led to chronic kidney disease. After a rough summer, I’m undergoing dialysis as we look for a kidney transplant. I always knew this day would come, but I thought I would have had more time.
“Unfortunately, I do not have any family able to donate at this time, so this is why I’m reaching out to you, our NY Jets and Ohio State communities. I am in need of a kidney donor with type O blood. If you are willing to find if you could be a match and donate a kidney to me please go to this site https://columbiasurgery.org/kidney-transplant and click the link to indicate I WANT TO DONATE MY KIDNEY. Use my full name, Nicholas Mangold, and my birthday, 1/13/1984. I am deeply grateful to anyone that would consider donating.
“Most of all, I’m thankful for my family, who have been my rock every sep of the way. This situation has reminded me how lucky I am to have such an amazing family, friends, and community behind me.
“While this has been a tough stretch, I’m staying positive and focused on the path ahead. I’m looking forward to better days and getting back to full strength soon. I’ll see you all at MetLife Stadium & The Shoe very soon.”
Mangold was a national champion in 2002, as well as a First-team All-American and Second-team All-Big Ten selection in 2005, during his collegiate career at Ohio State. The Centerville native was selected by the Jets at No. 29 overall in the first-round of 2006 NFL Draft and started all 164 game he appeared in during 11 NFL seasons.
Mangold was a seven-time Pro Bowler (2008-11, 2013-15), a two-time First-team All-Pro in 2009 and 2010 and a Second-team All-Pro in 2011 during his tenure with the Jets, having later been inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor in 2022.
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