Sep 25, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Retired New York Jets center Nick Mangold with his daughter before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-489241 ORIG FILE ID: 20220925_ojr_cb6_072.JPG

Nick Mangold is a beloved former New York Jets center who spent all 11 years with Gang Green and made the Pro Bowl in seven of him.

And now, he's making an impassioned plea to the world: He's in need of a new kidney.

He said he was diagnosed with "a genetic defect that has led to chronic kidney disease" and that while he's getting dialysis, he needs a new kidney.

"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 community," he wrote. "I am in need of a kidney donor with type O blood. If you are willing to find out if you could be a match and donate a kidney to me please go to this site and click the link I WANT TO DONATE MY KIDNEY."

Sending good thoughts his way and hope he finds a donor.

Who is Nick Mangold's wife?

His wife is Jennifer, who was his high school sweetheart.

Who is Nick Mangold's sister?

That would be Holley Mangold, a United States Olympic weightlifter.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Nick Mangold opens up about kidney disease and transplant donor

Reporting by Charles Curtis, For The Win / For The Win

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