Living with PKD During COVID-19
Published May 12, 2020 | In these unprecedented times, families across the globe are adapting their way of life to stay safe and healthy. Living with PKD during the COVID-19 pandemic can be even more challenging. Whether you're a transplant recipient, currently on...
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The PKD Foundation Blog is contributed to by PKD Foundation staff and members of our incredible community. Focused on bringing you important PKD and Foundation updates, our blogs cover advocacy initiatives; awareness events; education for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals; and updates from and for our researchers.
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Message of Love From My Donor
Receiving the gift of life from a living donor versus a deceased donor or an altruistic donor evokes different emotions. I was too ill to be placed on the transplant waiting list but needed a...
Outlive Yourself
In celebration of National Donate Life Month, I was asked by Taylor’s Gift Foundation to write an article sharing my organ donation story and my ‘Outlive Yourself’ spirit. In my piece of writing...
The Medical Maze
When a roadblock initially presents itself it is easy to feel overwhelmed, but with time everything seems to become more manageable. After my grand mal seizure last week I was told that my...
The Juggling Act
“Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must.” -Goethe Last weekend was great. Noah and I relaxed, watched a movie, did a few things around the house and enjoyed the glorious CA sunshine. This...
Numbers Driven
Our days and world revolve around numbers. From how many hours of sleep we get by what time we set our alarm clock to wake us the following morning. To how many hours we work a day and what our...
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As a grade school student, I often ended up in the nurse’s office due to excruciating kidney pain. After aRead More
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I am a visual person who likes to see results. I have an unwavering desire to heal and willingness toRead More
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When we let our guard down and share our thoughts, our souls are revealed. As we wrap up Donate LifeRead More
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Receiving the gift of life from a living donor versus a deceased donor or an altruistic donor evokes different emotions.Read More
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In celebration of National Donate Life Month, I was asked by Taylor’s Gift Foundation to write an article sharing myRead More
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