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Fighting for Each Day

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Living with kidney disease has tested me in ways I never imagined. It’s not just the physical toll of dialysis and medical appointments—it’s the emotional and mental weight of knowing that my health is out of my control. There have been moments when I’ve missed out on family activities, time with my grandkids, and even the ability to fully contribute at work. Simple things I used to take for granted, like hiking or helping my wife Gina around the house, have become daily challenges.

Resilience, Hope, and the Gift of Life

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Living with kidney disease has been a journey that has tested me in every way—physically, emotionally, and mentally. For over 20 years, I’ve faced challenges that most people can’t imagine. Dialysis has become part of my nightly routine, and while it keeps me alive, it doesn’t make life easy.

Hope for Xinfan

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In the U.S., there are currently over 100,000 people waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant. The waitlist is long, and it can take years before a deceased donor kidney becomes available. Sadly, many people on that list grow sicker as time goes on — and that’s what worries me most for my dear friend, Xinfan.

Please Help John by Sharing

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In the U.S., there are currently over 100,000 people waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant. The waitlist is long—sometimes taking five years or more—and during that time, many people grow even more ill while hoping for a match that may never come.

Living Kidney Donation is Incredible

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One of the most amazing benefits of living kidney donation is that it can give recipients like me a longer life. Knowing that receiving a kidney from a living donor often leads to better long-term outcomes gives me hope every day. For someone living with polycystic kidney disease, the possibility of a healthier future is life-changing. A living donor kidney typically works faster, lasts longer, and gives recipients a stronger recovery. That means more time with the people you love, more energy to enjoy life, and a chance to do things that might not have been possible before.

The Beauty of Living DOnation

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One of the most amazing things I’ve learned about living donation is that you can live a healthy life with just one kidney, and over time, that kidney will grow to take over the full function needed for your body. It’s incredible how the body adapts to provide such a profound gift. For me, this gift would mean life-changing health, the ability to be more active, and the chance to see my daughter become a mom and help care for my grandchild.

Selfless Giving

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When I think about what a living kidney donation could mean, one phrase comes to mind: experience the power of selfless giving. Living kidney donation is more than a medical procedure – it’s a gift that can transform a life. For me, it would mean hope, renewed energy, and the ability to be fully present for my family.

You Could Save Ryan’s Life!

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In the U.S., over 100,000 people are currently waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant. The waitlist is long, and it can take years before a deceased donor kidney becomes available. Unfortunately, many people on the list, like Ryan, become sicker as time goes on, making the wait even harder.

Still Fighting, Still Hoping

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Living with kidney disease has required more resilience than I ever thought I had. It’s not just the physical challenges—the fatigue, the medications, the constant monitoring—it’s the mental and emotional weight that comes with it. There are days I’ve had to miss out on family activities because I was too exhausted, and moments at work I couldn’t fully give my best because my body was running on empty.

The Resilience to Keep Fighting

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Living with kidney disease has tested my resilience in ways I never imagined. From the moment I was diagnosed at age 11, I’ve fought not just with my body, but with the emotional and mental toll that comes with it. Kidney disease isn’t just about feeling physically unwell. It impacts every part of your life—your work, your relationships, your sense of self.

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