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- Relate: Stories of hope (from the blog)
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On average,
a transplanted kidney
lasts 15 years.
Organ rejection
can
decrease that lifespan by 1/2.
Power Player – Sara
Alport Syndrome, a disorder characterized by kidney disease, is very familiar to Sara and her family. She watched her mother experience the complications of Alports over the years, along with her cousin, her older brother, and other family members. When Sara’s brother, Paul, was around seven years old, they recognized […]
Power Player – Brandon
At the young age of three, Brandon was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. Throughout his early childhood, he and his family were able to effectively manage his condition as he grew older. Throughout high school and college, Type I Diabetes did not limit Brandon from graduating and becoming a high […]
Power Player – NauBriana
Through childhood and adolescence, NauBriana had not experienced a need for eyeglasses or contacts. However, in 2008, she began to experience disturbances in her vision as she was driving home one day. She figured that perhaps she needed prescription eyeglasses that would help her while driving or reading while in […]
Power Player – EJ
In 2016, EJ’s brother was experiencing kidney failure; undergoing dialysis, and waiting for a kidney transplant. EJ described his brother then as “shy,” “reserved” and never someone to ask anything from anyone—especially asking anyone to consider donating a kidney. He could remember how weak his brother was. His brother struggled […]
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