Nearly eight years ago, Ruth Tisak received an unexpected diagnosis: She had chronic kidney disease caused by arthritis medication, and her kidneys were functioning at… Read more
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NOW – Episode 6
In the sixth installment of NOW, we show you how one tweet and a passion for the Pittsburgh Penguins can save a life, gain helpful… Read more
Adopted Daughter Gives Dad Second Chance Through Kidney Donation
Ronald Ruf and his wife adopted their daughter, Jessica Zimmer, when she was 2 months old. Little did they know that 36 years later, Zimmer… Read more
Transplant Patient Conquers Personal Mountains to Climb Real Ones
Felisha Kun was diagnosed with diabetes when she was 9 years old. Since then, she had been told by doctors that she wouldn’t live past… Read more
My Journey through Living Donation
This time two years ago, we received the long-awaited news that my father was approved for a kidney transplant. The journey to this point was… Read more