Our Stories
Mom looking for donor for daughter Cindy |
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Tom Weathers Kidney Journey |
I’m on a journey for life. Completing that journey depends on the generosity of a hero (or is there another word you would prefer). Won’t you consider being that hero? In 2009 I was told I needed a kidney transplant and placed on the waiting list. After 2 years of dialysis, my prayers were finally answered and on Dec. 31: 2011. I received a kidney from a deceased donor. What a great way to start 2012! |
Layne Moore in need of a kidney |
I’m a husband, a father, an author, a musician, and a pretty decent cook. I also have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). It has become a big part of my life but it’s not who I am. It’s not who I ever thought I would be. This, the confessions of a Type II diabetic with high blood pressure, which were two hefty indicators I was headed for this trip. So it wasn’t a surprise, as much as a jolt of reality, when my primary doc referred me to a nephrologist. |
Steven Dickson |
Steven, 40, has been waiting on a kidney since July 30, 2015. |
Lisa |
Lisa, 47, has been waiting for a kidney since November 5, 2015. While on vacation, my face started to swell up. Went to the ER and after a week in the hospital, found out I had renal failure secondary to Advil use from a mva. I am on peritoneal dialysis. I am married to my soul mate, have 2 great children and one furry child. I love crafting, traveling with my family and lots of other things that are hard to do with being on pd, etc. I am o+. Please help me! |
My daughter, Lucinda (Cindy) has had impaired renal function since the age of 10 due to Anaphalactoid Purpura, an autoimmune disease. She is now 49 years old. About 2 1/2 years ago she advanced to End Stage Renal disease. Her renal function runs around 10%. Luckily she has not had to start dialysis but her symptoms (extreme fatigue, itching, nausea, & joint aches) are increasing.
