Shawn Z @ShawnZed Twitter profile

Last Seen Profiles

@wink0229

@bbwSH10

@trafficqa

@darcie_gei

@ChZozozo

@A_Dubbs

@DezmondBoi

@ryanwattsf

@_danielmas

@StephCopley

@aleejeneo

@Leon_Riskin

@dssdeb0

@hollerbach

@Joelle_M14

@JamesArmourJDA

@stw46

@AsadiSatish

@hellstarnj

@Cherlkkh

@marwan_23

@aman66ii

@shart8281062

@ZH3uLZTKUobcV1Z

@MiriamJKearney

@Goodington

@TheQueenVicFC

@F_ALMOfficial

@marioficial2012

@isxuannn

@YourFri13996883

@jandakembangstw

@DerekLohma91378

@oluwadara_10

@teaandtightspod

@DaysliceHQ

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

My heart is full. Give me this start to 2020 over everything else. All praise and glory to God

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

5 years

Allow me to interrupt the chaos with joyous news: our warrior princess, Nusayba Ali, rang the bell today! After 9 months, she is officially free from cancer & doesn't need chemo. Thank you all for your kindness & help in keeping her alive. Please send good vibes for her health.

3K

71K

142

227

4K

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Exactly one month ago I went under the knife to donate a portion of my liver to @WajahatAli beautiful angel of a daughter, Nusayba. Some thoughts and reflections one month later. 1/

110

294

3K

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Look at her run with that cape billowing behind her! No words to describe this feeling, just grateful that we reached this point. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 All credit to Nunu and her support system.

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

5 years

Here's a video to give you hope & make you smile: our warrior princess Nusayba gave her liver donor @ShawnZed a hug today after ringing the bell. After 9 months of enduring stage 4 liver cancer, she is officially cancer free. I'm so proud of her. She is the bravest person I know.

3K

10K

88K

75

110

1K

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Exactly one year ago today little Nusayba (Nunu) and I went into surgery with the hopes and prayers for a successful liver transplant. I'm happy to report, by the grace of God, the surgery was a success and one year later, the warrior princess Nunu is cancer-free!

28

54

1K

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Let's do good by each other. Make the effort & help someone if you can. If you made it this far, thanks for being a trooper. Adios.

48

32

983

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

My hope is that my story encourages others to go out and consider being a donor. Donate blood, plasma, give a cheek swab (for bone marrow). At least give blood, if you can! You'll find out what blood type you are and that is valuable info to have! 11/

8

57

639

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Life is a trip and works in mysterious ways but through these ways I have been introduced to a little angel who now has a part of my liver but really she's grasped a part of my heart more more anything. Def did not anticipate this. 2/

6

15

591

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

People have said really nice things about me, and I'm flattered, honestly. But really, it's doing the right thing, nothing more. Someone needed my help, I was in a position to help, I helped. Done. 5/

2

15

559

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Many thanks to all for the love, support and kind words wishing for a quick and complete recovery for Nusayba and I. Glad to report recovery is coming along well! (The key is lots of naps) I was even able to spend some time outdoors with friends this past weekend!

48

11

551

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

The outpouring of love and support from family and friends, new and old, has left me speechless. People I haven't spoken to in years reached out wishing Nusayba & I a speedy recovery. There's been a steady stream of visitors and people checking in. Def did not anticipate this. 3/

1

11

506

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Whether you believe in God or not, that's your call. My trust in God and my faith has been reinforced in ways I can't begin to explain and more importantly in ways I didn't know I needed. 6/

2

16

506

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Wouldn't be here without my incredible wife, @reeda_book . It was her support and love from day one that has been my rock. She's been holding it down on every front! 10/

2

4

487

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

I was pretty apprehensive about getting on Twitter but the Twitter fam has been especially supportive through messages, replies etc. So much positivity from Twitter is not something I expected. 4/

2

8

481

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Recovery has been a very necessary reminder to not take anything for granted. Sounds cliche, but when you're used to walking upright, nice and straight and instead you're walking hunched over doing your best Quasimodo impression, it humbles you real quick. 7/

2

9

481

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Our bodies are our vessels and too often we take this for granted. Regular check ups, maintenance and exercise of one's body is imperative and should not be pushed to the way side. We owe it to ourselves. 9/

1

20

476

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Top 5 life moment. 🙌🏼

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

4 years

January 8th 2021. Today is the one year anniversary of our beloved warrior princess Nusayba ringing the bell & being cancer free. Afterwards, she ran to her liver donor, hero @ShawnZed , & gave him a high five & hug. I'm so glad we captured it on video. Every day since is a gift.

48

38

953

32

21

479

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Also not being able to poop for like 6 days straight cause you're on painkillers and a common side effect is constipation. HUMBLED. 8/

5

455

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Consider being a donor! You can legit save a life.

CNN This Morning with Kasie Hunt

@CNNThisMorning

5 years

Earlier this year, @Bakari_Sellers ' daughter Sadie and @WajahatAli 's daughter Nusayba received liver transplants. They joined us this Thanksgiving for an update and give thanks.

50

388

2K

8

27

235

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

3 years

Look at this girl grow, mA. My heart is full.

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

3 years

Happy 5th birthday to Nusayba, our beloved warrior princess, a Stage 4 Cancer survivor & liver transplant recipient. 2 years ago we didn't know if she'd live, but here she is w her LOL Surprise birthday theme she requested. Thanks to @ShawnZed & hundreds who rallied to save her.

137

111

4K

7

15

229

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

5 years

We have just removed Nusayba's NG tube from her nose on this final day of 2019. For the first time in 9 months we can finally see our warrior princess's full beautiful face. She is wearing her Elsa dress and playing with toys. Please send her good vibes for a healthy 2020.

944

873

25K

0

4

161

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Bright spots in 2020!

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

4 years

Since this is the week of good news, Nusayba's liver biopsy results came back negative. A year later, officially cancer-free, everything is going well, & the new liver is holding strong Alhamdulillah. She also received her new hot pink hearing aids. Chemo damaged her hearing. 1/

21

4

631

3

6

157

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Doing my part to help the huge shortage of blood! If you can, go out and donate! @RedCross

12

13

130

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

What's good Twitter fam! I've been peer pressured to actually use this. #latetotheparty

40

3

125

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

In conclusion, consider being a donor (I gave a piece of my liver and a year later it's grown back), give blood @RedCross , and you could save a life. Nunu and I are proof of that.

2

9

119

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

🙌🏽

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

5 years

For those who asked, Nusayba just finished her first mandatory chemo after her liver transplant. She's doing well, maintaining her weight, drinking her boba tea, wearing her princess dresses and still putting on her own makeup. Step by step. Please keep rooting for her.

42

99

3K

1

7

115

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Here's hoping my Lakers fandom also got transferred to Nusayba!

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

5 years

Say hello to @ShawnZed and follow him. He's the anonymous donor who gave a piece of his liver to help save Nusayba's life. He's also a Lakers fan. Forgive him, but nobody is perfect.

21

26

337

7

0

106

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Totally new experience for me speaking on a platform like this about donating a part of my liver and the current COVID19 climate with @WajahatAli . Have a listen & give feedback. Enjoy!

Aspen Ideas

@aspenideas

4 years

“It was your kindness that allowed my daughter to live” Shawn Zahir anonymously donated part of his liver to @WajahatAli 's 2yo daughter —but they became friends anyway. Watch the latest from #AspenIdeasNow as they reflect on the singular power of kindness

6

79

423

7

8

105

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

2020 bright spot. HBD Princess Nunu!

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

4 years

In other news, our warrior princess Nusayba is 4 years old today and cancer free. I will shamelessly post cute pics later and I hope you will indulge me because there were times last year we didn't think we'd ever get here. Be grateful for what you have and hug your loved ones.

936

1K

27K

7

3

98

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

This moment will stay with me forever. Love Nunu!

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

4 years

On #WorldCancerDay , Im sharing this video of our daughter after she rang the bell, which you do after you're cancer-free. She rushed to meet her liver donor, @ShawnZed who donated a piece of his liver for a girl he had never met. Please consider being a liver donor & save a life.

87

529

4K

9

10

101

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Genuinely feels like we're at a turning point in our country's history. But that means all hands on deck and everyone needs to do their part somehow, someway, somewhere. Donate, support, vote. #BlackLivesMatter

3

12

82

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Please consider being a donor, one of the bright spots stemming from @WajahatAli call for donors was that @MedStarGUH did receive more submissions than ever and some of those individuals did end up being matches for other kids suffering from cancer.

1

7

90

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Please consider being a donor. If you have questions about the process, don't hesitate to reach out!

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

4 years

Over 500 people, mostly strangers, signed up to be living donors for Nusayba. The Georgetown Transplant team was amazed & inspired. It was the first time supply was more than the demand. If they could scale up it means more kids like Nusayba can live:

8

27

164

4

8

68

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Needless to say, the past year has been a whirlwind given the current climate, but one thing I would absolutely not change would be my decision to donate.

2

3

53

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

And it has reinforced the decision to go through with the donation. People have been very kind with their praise, but i assure you i'm just a normal ass dude doing normal daily tasks.The potential to save a child's life should be the reason to consider being a donor.

1

3

56

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

@WajahatAli If anyone has any questions about the donation process or being a donor in general, don't hesitate to reach out. Send me a DM!

3

6

48

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

I'm not a parent so I can't speak on feelings of having kids (will leave that for @WajahatAli ) but I will say Nunu is now an integral part of my life, I think about her everyday, adore her little stories and seeing photos/vids of her playing and growing

1

2

50

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Consider being a donor. You can save a life!

2

3

43

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

It will disrupt your life for a brief period but time is flying and before you know it you'll be back on your feet. Also, you can save a child's life and then watch them grow. Seems like a pretty solid tradeoff IMO.

1

2

50

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Another Ramadan gone in the blink of an eye. Eid Mubarak to you and yours, whether it's Sat or Sun!

1

4

40

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

@MyWitsEndWithU @WajahatAli @GraceonGreySt What an incredible act you're doing. If you have any questions or concerns through any stage of the process, don't hesitate to reach out! I'd be glad to answer any/all questions I can.

1

0

40

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Warrior Princess! Perfect start to a Friday 🙌🏼

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

4 years

Thank you to all who have asked. Nusayba is doing great. Her hair is growing back. Her appetite is healthy. She is running around the house and bossing all of us while wearing her princess dresses. She is cancer free and alive thanks to insurance, medicine, kindness & @ShawnZed .

35

36

912

1

35

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

@WajahatAli If anyone has any questions about potentially donating or the donation process don't hesitate to reach out! And donate if you can!

0

3

32

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." Wise words by the late, great Muhammad Ali. Also the mantra I live my life by.

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

4 years

Nusayba’s surgeon, Doctor Fishbein, told me, "If these many people are willing to step forward we could have an organ supply that exceeds demand. This could be the first time in history that available organs exceed the demand. We need to scale the program up to save lives." 4/

1

25

171

3

0

31

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

5 years

Some good news: Georgetown Liver Transplant team has informed us that some people who signed up to be liver donors for Nusayba (over 500 applied) are matching with other kids who need life saving transplants. Amazing. Thank you again to everyone who helped.

139

857

12K

1

28

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Well deserved, thank you for an illustrious career and representing Muslims phenomenally. Enjoy retirement

Bleacher Report

@BleacherReport

4 years

"This was my last fight. No way I can come here without my father. ... I promise it will be my last fight. If I give my word, I have to follow this." Khabib Nurmagomedov announces retirement after defending lightweight title at #UFC254 (via @ufc )

269

10K

49K

0

1

28

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

@WajahatAli Would do it again in a heartbeat, anything to see that precious smile of little Nunu

1

0

30

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

@WajahatAli No one gets to say such blasphemy towards Nunu! Anti trolls roll out!

1

27

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

If you feel compelled to leave your house, at minimum leave and donate blood (if you can). The need for blood will only increase in the coming weeks and the current shortage will only get worse. Go donate!

2

5

29

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Encouraging everyone to donate blood (if you can) and register to be a donor! Save a life, you have the power. #NationalDonorDay

MedStar Georgetown

@MedStarGUH

5 years

We celebrate all the organ donors who have given the gift of life to family, friends, and strangers. @shawnzed donated a piece of his liver to #nusayba after learning about her on @Twitter from her dad @WajahatAli . She recently thanked him with a big hug. #NationalDonorDay

1

0

7

3

5

24

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

3 years

@ToddDavidAdams @WajahatAli No, no. Just hoping to inspire and encourage others to do the same.

1

0

26

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Spreading the word about a young man in need of a liver donor. One thing I learned about my donation experience is that signing up takes a minute but the potential to be a match and save a life can last a lifetime. Take a second and click the link plz!

1

8

24

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

@JulieLBartlett @WajahatAli Doing very well! Thank you for asking. Encouraging everyone to stay in and help flatten the curve

1

0

19

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Holy shit, @SheaSerrano , you LEGEND

0

2

25

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Just one facet of what made Kobe so unique and special to so many of us.

SportsCenter

@SportsCenter

5 years

"I would have 5 more girls if I could. I'm a girl dad." @elleduncanESPN 's story about how much Kobe loved his daughters is something special.

873

27K

130K

1

0

21

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

There's hope, folks. Gotta stay masked up in the meantime.

Ana Cabrera

@AnaCabrera

4 years

Some good news: #COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the US outnumbered new cases of the virus 10-to-1 this week.

201

5K

40K

1

2

20

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Idk how to process this outside of frustration and rage. What is the trigger in someone's mind that deems these actions are necessary and/or remotely acceptable or appropriate?

Dr. Omar Suleiman

@omarsuleiman

4 years

The video of the lynching of #AhmaudArbery is one of the most horrific I've ever seen. Those bullets pierced more than one innocent black man. And those triggers were pulled by more than just the white supremacists in that video. Enough is enough.

23

951

2K

1

3

20

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

@WajahatAli Much needed positive news in 2020!

1

22

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Did the same. Went from fiction to non-fiction real quick.

Shea Serrano

@SheaSerrano

5 years

we rewatched contagion last night and let me tell you what that was a big time mistake smh

118

168

4K

0

3

19

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

3 years

Wordle 210 2/6 🟩⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

1

0

19

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

YES. EVERY WORD IS FACTSS

Filthy-Mouthed Wife

@MyWitsEndWithU

4 years

This afternoon I met the young girl who now not only has my kidney, but somehow managed to steal my heart. I will remember her smile today for the rest of my life. She has changed my dna.

6

8

138

0

17

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

2 years

We need a shooter like Buddy

LakeShowYo

@LakeShowYo

2 years

how would you rate this offseason for the Lakers?

256

7

792

2

1

12

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

2 years

‘Unsubscribe’ means nothing to retailers the day after Thanksgiving

1

15

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

2-24 Never forget. Always in our hearts. 💜💛

1

0

16

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

@TreyDeHuete @WajahatAli I donated a section of my liver. The liver grows back in the human body.

1

15

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

@ginnymore @WajahatAli If you guys have any questions about the donation process, don't hesitate to reach out!

2

0

15

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Kevin O'REAL TALK

Kevin O'Connor

@KevinOConnorNBA

5 years

I’m amazed by the amount of people still going out. I get it. I’m 29 and I wanna live my life too. But this is a pandemic. Sacrifice now. Stay home. Slow the spread of coronavirus. We‘d return to normalcy sooner. If not: more deaths, full hospitals and a lockdown are inevitable.

213

3K

9K

0

7

12

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Eid is the most lit day on Insta/WhatsApp

0

13

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Where's the humanity??

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

5 years

To the people suggesting seniors should die so others can live: if you have the courage of your convictions offer up your family members first. If you are of that age group then volunteer as tribute first. If not, come back when you have found your soul.

55

236

1K

1

15

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Spread the word, donate if possible and sign up to be a donor if you can!

Wajahat Ali

@WajahatAli

4 years

Please do spread the word, contribute $5 or more if you can, and join us to help build this center so we can save kids who are suffering from cancer and need transplants, especially during this pandemic. Here's the link again: 6/

2

43

163

2

13

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

@WajahatAli That's my little princess!

1

0

13

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Very well put together thread. Hits the nail on the head. Also, you're legit a phenomenal individual.

Filthy-Mouthed Wife

@MyWitsEndWithU

4 years

Nobody could’ve prepared me for the emotional rollercoaster of organ donation—it’s an exercise in managing expectations, of hoping for the best and preparing for the worst. I started this morning feeling all the things. Mostly pain. But also all of the feelings.

13

21

128

2

1

12

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

@WajahatAli Appreciate the wishes!

2

0

11

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

@HeatherBadenoch @WajahatAli High point of 2020!

0

1

11

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

@WajahatAli YOU GO SARAH

0

8

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Nice little trip down memory lane. WE CHAMPS BABY

GRADS

@MGRADS

4 years

I love this song

151

9K

24K

0

7

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Calling all racists out there to explain this to me.

0

7

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Phenomenal restart for the @NBA ,capped off by a great W for my @Lakers !

0

9

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

@WajahatAli YES, TIME FOR SARAH TO FLEX

0

7

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

@WajahatAli Reach out and ask me any questions you may have about being a potential donor. I'll answer as best I can!

0

7

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

NBA tipoff week is 2nd only to Thanksgiving week in the hierarchy of personal joy

0

4

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

@HeatherBadenoch @MyWitsEndWithU @WajahatAli @GraceonGreySt Heather is awesome and was v helpful to me!

0

7

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

Kuz came to play tonight

0

1

7

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

👀👀

Zahin Hasan

@zahinxhasan

4 years

I once lived in an apartment with 6 guys and we were often complimented on how clean our apartment was. Then the one who cleaned the most left and everything went to hell.

3

1

25

0

1

5

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

BIG FACTSS

0

5

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

5 years

Convinced that people forgot how talented AD is and he's entering his prime. Very reminiscent of the year Kawhi sat out in SA, he came back and called out in TOR. AD on a very similar arc.

Los Angeles Lakers

@Lakers

5 years

What a night. @AntDavis23 : 40 pts, 20 reb @KingJames : 23 pts, 8 ast

45

1K

8K

1

0

4

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

3 years

@otakmp2121 Very late response, this link is a good place to start specific to liver transplants.

Organ Donation | Living Donor | MedStar Health

Learn about MedStar Health’s organ donation programs and becoming a living donor to help those in need. There is no greater gift than the gift of life.

www.medstarhealth.org

1

5

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

@zahinxhasan LOL ACHAAAAA

1

4

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

PC: @ibbyzaffy

0

3

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

@WajahatAli Love these two munchkins

0

4

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

4 years

@jj_redick Watching the '09 Finals and Isee you battling against the Mamba in the 4th. Drop some knowledge what it was like going against Kobe and that Lakers squad!

2

0

4

Shawn Z

@ShawnZed

2 years

@zahinxhasan