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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Heads or Tails
If I were to flip a coin in the air I would have the same chance of getting a heads or tails as I did in inheriting PKD. When dealing with health hardships I have the choice to be bitter or get...
A Pair of Shoes
Noah and I were filled with excitement and our hearts were overflowing with joy that we could barely sit still. It was November 3, 2013. We were sitting side-by-side in the front row of the...
Bright Spot
The past week-and-a-half has been trying, insightful, painful, comforting and mentally exhausting. Life is full of challenges and triumphs. Times of celebration and of sadness. Certain moments...
Perspective
Sometimes witnessing a tiny gesture or a small action can change our perspective. Our spirits can be lifted by a stranger’s smile. Someone in passing can strike up a friendly conversation with us...
People Need People
Last Thursday evening, I was filled with great excitement as I arrived at Sierra Donor Services, my local organ procurement organization, in Sacramento, CA. I was meeting transplant recipient...
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I like wrapping presents but find even more enjoyment in watching others open them. Gifts come in different sizes, shapesRead More -
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent PealeRead More
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Whether metaphorically or literally speaking, we have all faced mountains in our lives. Sometimes we choose a particular peak andRead More
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If I were to flip a coin in the air I would have the same chance of getting a headsRead More
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Noah and I were filled with excitement and our hearts were overflowing with joy that we could barely sit still.Read More
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The past week-and-a-half has been trying, insightful, painful, comforting and mentally exhausting. Life is full of challenges and triumphs. TimesRead More
