Stories of Hope for Kidney Patients

Idoreyin Obuba: My Kidney Memoir

I underwent kidney transplant and was given a second chance at life. I am immensely grateful to this hero I never knew that saved my life.

Matthew Kuchera: The gift of life during COVID-19

To everyone suffering from kidney disease, is on dialysis, waiting for the gift of life, anything. Do not give up hope! You fight the fight hard and understand miracles do happen.

Gift of new life during trying times

My name is Tash. I am 29 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 10.

Katie, my hero

She was beautiful inside an out, smart, funny, sensitive, amazing with kids and animals, generous and always stood up for those who were bullied.

The Cullen family: Celebrating National Donate Life Month

The Cullen family talk about how living donation saved their daughter’s life.

Raimundo Anderson: My real life hero

My real life hero is my mother because she not only raised me to be the man I am today, but she saved my life. I love her so much and I wouldn’t have the life that I do today had it not been for her caring and generous heart.

Kim Kondik: Above and beyond friendship

We spent over twenty years as friends, so I knew she was special, but this goes above and beyond friendship. She’s our angel, sent to teach me how to be strong before I ever knew why I would need it. I’m happy to report Addy and Natalie successfully went through transplant 10/10/18!! Both are doing exceptionally well and have inspired so many around them more than they may ever know! Natalie, you are amazing, and we love you so much!

Matt Schneider: 4-time kidney recipient giving back

I am a 4-time kidney transplant recipient who has been giving back ever since my first transplant. I was born in 1976 with kidney disease and my kidney function was only 10% for the first 10 years of my life. When I was 10 my health declined and it was decided I...