A+ for the Affordable Care Act
At the end of every PKD Educational Seminar I have attended, there was always one question that broke my heart. A mother or father would raise a hand and say:...
Determination
Determination, the “D” in my PKD! Because so many members of my family grapple with PKD, or have died from it, I have developed a strong connection with those who...
Positivity
Positivity, the “P” in my PKD! The power of positive thinking has no limits! Every morning when we wake up, we have the choice to be positive, happy, and grateful...
Celebrate life
Valen at sunset the night before her 15th transplant anniversary A couple weeks ago, on the evening of August 12, my husband Noah and I were sitting in beach chairs...
A letter from a transplant recipient to her donor
Valen and her donor, Sally Dear Sally, Many of us only get one chance at life. A chance to grow up, dream big, find our purpose and fulfill it. Looking...