by Valen Keefer | Apr 21, 2016 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Transplantation
I love that my living kidney donor, Sally Robertson, has been a part of my life since I was in 8th grade. I will always be in awe and forever grateful for Sally’s selflessness and gift of life. Not everyone knows who his or her donor is, nor communicates with them. I...
by Valen Keefer | Jun 18, 2015 | PKD Will Not Beat Me, Transplantation
It has been nearly 13 years since I was given the precious gift of life. When I received my kidney transplant I was not only given a second chance, but the responsibility to care for the special gem I carry inside me. I look at this responsibility as an honor. I’ve...