My Favorite American

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My Favorite AmericanAuthor: Dennis McCloskey

My Favorite American is the remarkable biography of 32-year-old Valen Keefer, an inspirational woman who fought back from the brink of death more than once to become a beacon of hope to all who know her.

Valen, who received a life-saving kidney transplant on August 13, 2002, has experienced life-and-death struggles with serious illnesses such as pancreatitis, scoliosis, seizures, and polycystic kidney disease (PKD) diagnosed at the age of ten.

Valen has undergone multiple surgeries and medical procedures to address her health complications. Today, she is an avid public speaker and writer whose life mission is to educate and to inspire, one word and one speaking engagement at a time. Her biography, which won an Award of Excellence from the PKD Foundation of Canada, reminds us to appreciate the little things; to never lose hope and that each new day is a gift.

From her battle in the womb to a serious motorcycle accident in 2007 to back surgeries in 2014, Valen Keefer is a woman of incredible inner strength and courage. One acquaintance commented: “You will not leave her presence without knowing her gift.”

To purchase an autographed copy of My Favorite American, please contact Valen Keefer at pkdwillnotbeatme@yahoo.com.

To follow Valen’s inspirational blog, please visit pkdfoundation.staging.wpengine.com/category/pkd-will-not-beat-me

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