Mekhi Becton Seeks Kidney Donor for His Ailing Mother

Los Angeles, CA – Mekhi Becton, a standout offensive lineman for the Los Angeles Chargers and former Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles, publicly appealed for a kidney donor for his mother, Semone Becton, on social media. On Tuesday, he shared his urgent request on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating, “PSA: My Mom needs a kidney!!!! If anyone can help, please please please let me know!!!!” This heartfelt plea highlights a personal battle for Becton and his family amid a health crisis.

His mother, Semone, is currently facing serious kidney issues that may require a transplant. Although specific details about her condition remain unclear, Becton indicated in a follow-up post that her blood type is B+. This blood type is shared by about 8% of potential donors, and those with B+ can receive kidneys from both B and O blood types.

In response to Becton’s emotional appeal, numerous fans and athletes expressed their support on social media, offering prayers and well wishes. While some fans with O+ blood type have even offered to sell a kidney, Becton has yet to respond to those comments. The overwhelming support showcases the bond between Becton and the NFL community during this challenging time.

Mekhi Becton, 24, has often credited his mother for her unwavering support throughout his football career. In previous interviews, he described Semone as his biggest cheerleader, recalling fond memories from his early days in flag football, when she encouraged him despite his fears of being hurt. ‘I’ve always been excited to see him play,’ she shared, celebrating his journey from youth football to professional success.

After being drafted by the New York Jets as the 11th overall pick in 2020, Becton experienced a rocky tenure before moving to the Eagles, where he excelled and won a Super Bowl. He recently signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Chargers.

As the deadline for securing a kidney donor approaches, awareness around kidney donation continues to grow following Becton’s post. Resources from organizations like the National Kidney Foundation are available for individuals interested in becoming living donors. Their outreach emphasizes the critical nature of kidney donation, especially for those like Semone in urgent need of transplants.