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Nashua Today
By the People, for the People
Bernie and Phyl's CEO Seeks Kidney Donor
Local furniture company's other son in need of life-saving transplant
Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:38pm
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A public plea for a kidney donor highlights the urgent need for more organ donations to save lives.Nashua TodayThe CEO of Bernie and Phyl's Furniture in Nashua, New Hampshire, Larry Rubin, is in need of a kidney transplant. Rubin was diagnosed with kidney disease at age 10 and has now reached the point where he requires a transplant. His family is raising awareness about the need for organ donors through a local nonprofit organization called Kidneys for Kindness.
Why it matters
Kidney disease affects over 37 million adults in the United States, and many patients require transplants to survive. Raising awareness about the need for organ donors can help save lives, as there are currently over 100,000 people on the national kidney transplant waiting list.
The details
Larry Rubin, the son of Bernie and Phyl's Furniture founders, was diagnosed with kidney disease at just 10 years old. He has now reached the point where he requires a kidney transplant. Kidneys for Kindness, a local nonprofit organization, hosted an event at the Bernie and Phyl's store in Nashua to highlight the impact organ donors can have and encourage people to sign up to be donors.
- Larry Rubin was diagnosed with kidney disease at age 10.
- Kidneys for Kindness hosted an event at Bernie and Phyl's on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
The players
Larry Rubin
The CEO of Bernie and Phyl's Furniture in Nashua, New Hampshire, who was diagnosed with kidney disease at age 10 and is now in need of a kidney transplant.
Kidneys for Kindness
A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting kidney donors and raising awareness about kidney donation.
What’s next
Individuals interested in signing up to be a kidney donor can do so through the National Kidney Registry or by registering as an organ donor through Donate Life New England.
The takeaway
This story highlights the critical need for more organ donors, particularly for those suffering from kidney disease. By raising awareness and encouraging people to sign up as donors, Bernie and Phyl's and Kidneys for Kindness are working to save lives and give those on the transplant waiting list a second chance.
