Hello Hope

I was standing with my back toward the wall at Starbucks in the Sacramento International Airport, waiting for my tall, iced, green tea unsweetened with two Splenda Sweeteners. I was...

Challenge Accepted

When diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), facing and overcoming challenges are part of the disease. This month, the PKD Foundation is hosting a month-long challenge. One that if accepted,...

PKD Will Not Beat Me

PKD Will Not Beat Me is my motto, my mission and my passion. It’s how I stand up to our disease and show it who’s in control. It is how...

A Fond Farewell

When living with a genetic disease, such as PKD, we have seen and felt the effects of it throughout multiple generations. Quite often I hear others share stories of numerous...

Explore Transplant

We just finished Kidney Month, and today marks the beginning of Donate Life Month. For people with PKD, transplantation is never far from our thoughts, so I’m focusing today’s blog...