Former Jets Star Nick Mangold Needs a Kidney and He’s Turning to New Yorkers for Help

If you’re a longtime New York football fan, chances are the name Nick Mangold rings a bell. He wasn’t just another player, he was a cornerstone of the New York Jets’ offensive line, a fan favorite, and one of those rare athletes who played with grit, loyalty, and heart. Now, that same heart is asking for help.

A Long-Term Diagnosis Now Reaches a Critical Point

Mangold recently revealed that he’s battling chronic kidney disease, the result of a genetic condition he was diagnosed with back in 2006. This past summer, things took a serious turn. He began undergoing dialysis while searching for a kidney donor with Type O blood. In his own words, he knew this day would eventually come, but hoped he had more time.

A Former Protector Now Turns to the Public for Help

What makes this story especially emotional is that Nick doesn’t currently have any family members who are able to donate. So, he’s doing something incredibly brave: He’s asking the public, Jets Nation, Ohio State fans, and really anyone willing to listen, to step forward and see if they could be a match. For someone who spent his career protecting others on the field, it’s humbling to see him now putting his trust in strangers.

READ MORE: Southern Tier Man Races Against Time for Kidney Donor

How You Can Help, Even by Just Checking

Nick is specifically looking for a donor with Type O blood. If that’s you, or someone you know, you can take the first step by visiting https://columbiasurgery.org/kidney-transplant.

Fill out the form using his full name: Nicholas Mangold,  DOB 1/13/1984. Filling out the form doesn't mean you’re committing right away, it simply begins the evaluation to see if you might be a match.

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New Yorkers Stand Strong When It Counts Most

If there’s one thing we New Yorkers know how to do, it’s rally behind our own. Whether you’re a Jets diehard, a Buckeyes alum, or just someone who believes in showing up when it matters, this is one of those moments. Because beneath the football pads and beard, this isn’t just a headline, it’s a husband, a son, a dad. Let’s help him find his match.