Story added: September 3, 2025
Cathy Podgers
I just passed the two-year mark (August 14) for my kidney transplant. My sister and I had one on the same day at Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was number 99 and I was number 100. My sister received a kidney from her daughter and I received a kidney from an unknown donor. I have a brother who had a transplant three years ago and another sister who had hers in 2006. Two of my other brothers have PKD, as well as my father grandmother, aunt, cousins, brother-in-law, children, and grandchildren. Eating right and exercising helps a great deal, especially after the transplant. When the doctor says your life will change, believe it. I thank God every day for the wonderful person who donated their kidney to me.