A Note from the Founder
Deidra Hall, Founder
Welcome!
Thank you for stopping to read our blog. It is a privileged and an honor to have you here.
I became part of the elite “kidney patient club” at the age of 12, diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome. Although I’ve been through some ups and downs since then, I count it as a blessing. A blessing? Why of course! If I would have never entered this world of chronic kidney disease, I would have never met some of the most inspiring people I know. For example, doctors dedicating their lives to research and treatment for kidney disease, parents who stay up late nights and have learned what a “cc” is, coordinator of walk-a-thons to raise money to find cures, and – patients, patients who despite long hours on dialysis, “moon” faces, and careful diet planning – learn to laugh and live and take what strength they have to live productive lives. Coming in contact with these people have truly made me who I am. Out of this “disease” came this awesome opportunity in KCF, and I would like to share this opportunity with you!
So I ask, please stop by often – we’ll try to update at least once a week. We’ll share news, events, and also stories of our journeys (so if you have something you’d like to share, please do! We’d love to post them for you!)
Until then,
Deidra
Tags: founder, kidney disease, Nephrotic Syndrome
