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March Madness is huge at Butler University - but the most popular figure on campus can't shoot and won't jump. Though he has been known to dribble...
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Michael Kaltenmark
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Michael Kaltenmark
@MSKaltenmark
Christ follower, kidney transplant, head of marketing at @IMS, former Dawg Guy to @ButlerBlue3 & BB2 at @butleru, fledgling triathlete, @DisneyParks fan.
- I’m getting a kidney! Transplant confirmed for Jan. 9. My brother is the donor. I don’t have the words to articulate how grateful I am to my bro, to everyone who selflessly stepped up to donate, to those lifting me up in prayer, and to my medical staff. Thank you! God is good.
- Ugh. I ugly cried. My sincere thanks to the @BUDawgPound and all of the @ButlerMBB fans. It’s been an honor. #GoDawgs
- My creatinine level is normal! Checking in at 1.17 today which is the best kidney function I’ve had in nearly two decades. I cried happy tears. I should get unhooked from all of my tubes today and discharged tomorrow. My brother is doing well too and on the mend. God is good!
- I’m all checked in, on standby with my special @ButlerBlue3 kidney blanket, and just waiting for my turn in the OR. My brother has already been called in. It’s go time! Prayers up. #kidneytransplant
- Rough evening post-op, but good night of rest. Kidney function improving. Starting to feel better and ready to celebrate this #KidneyTransplant and my 40th birthday with friends, family, and medical staff today. All glory to God. Alexa: Play “Alright” by @judahandthelion
- Homeward bound with a few final thoughts: Modern medicine is amazing. My medical team was stellar. You all have been so encouraging. My wife is a saint. My friends & family are the best. My brother is my hero. And our God is awesome! #kidneytransplant
- One more go-around together until I’m sidelined for a bit. New kidney scheduled for Thursday (1/9). I’ll let @EvanKrauss523 take it from here and will be watching for this goofy mug on TV. #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs
- The Dawgs pick up a road win on my birthday as I’m breaking in a new kidney, and I’m in my hospital room feeling like Wilbur “Shooter” Flatch from the movie Hoosiers. It’s been a great day. Thanks be to God! Safe travels home, @ButlerMBB. Good night and #GoDawgs!
GIF - I had thought that last night’s ceremony would have made me an emotional mess. Turns out, I was too distracted orchestrating the proceedings to get in the moment. More than anything, I was just feeling a sense of joy; for how far we’ve come, and to have my family by my side.
- Praising God today for a clear biopsy! My creatinine jumped a little last week, so yesterday docs biopsied my new kidney for signs of rejection. Spent the afternoon on my back. All worth it for the great results. Feeling great and carrying on. #kidneytransplant
- And that’s a wrap on 16 years of holding Butler Blue’s leash. It’s been an honor and a privilege. All credit and love to good boys, BB2 & BB3. Ready to support @EvanKrauss523 & @TheButlerBlue as we take this program to even higher. #GoDawgs🐶As mascot, I sought to bring joy to the Butler Community and all whom I met. Today, as I retire, I wish I could do that now more than ever. I sense we could use some joy right now. Even in retirement, I’ll try. For now, thanks for everything, @butleru. #OneLastTrip | #GoDawgs🐶
- Family + being back at Hinkle Fieldhouse = EVERYTHING #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs Photo by @zjbphotography.
