and the people they love—from kidney disease
The Power of Pairing Up: Real Stories
Ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they Pair Up in the fight to prevent kidney disease. And by “extraordinary things,” we mean the simple actions that can have such a big difference… like working with a friend or loved one to exercise more, eat healthy, get screened, or increase the public’s awareness of kidney disease.
We want to know how you’re Pairing Up for the important cause of preventing kidney disease. Consider sharing your story with us and be inspired by the people who've already done so!
Read Stories
Kay Wright's Story
I have "Paired Up" with my sisters. My late father was a dialysis patient who died due to diabetes complications and cardiovascular issues. My sisters and I are all diabetics.
Krista Welschmeyer's Story
Swollen ankles, that is how it all started. Then the swelling moved up my legs and made me miserable! Doctors did blood work only, and what turned into an eight-month ordeal could have been avoid by a simple urine test.
Wanda Phillips's Story
I donated a kidney to my husband in April of 2011. He made a miraculous recovery. We spend time telling our story to others so they will not have the same story.
Shennel Huffman's Story
Early detection of kidney disease is an essential ingredient for prolonging one's renal function, and life in general. I have been a Type I, insulin-dependent diabetic since age nine.
Dale Colley's Story
I am sharing my story because I want people to know how devastating this disease can be, I was already in stage III CKD before I even knew that I had it!
Conya Herrin's Story
There are many people at risk for kidney disease and being able to share my story with others allows me an opportunity to make a difference.
Nancy and Anthony
After Nancy Luciani’s husband, Anthony, donated a kidney to her, the couple realized they had a mission: to Pair Up to increase public understanding of kidney disease prevention.
Jacqueline and Layla
For Jacqueline Gray, the importance of maintaining kidney health hits home. Her brother-in-law developed kidney disease, but because of the silent nature of the condition, he was unaware until he was hospitalized for kidney failure and had to begin dialysis.
Genevieve and Timothy
Genevieve and Timothy Gural are Pairing Up to prevent kidney disease by attending American Kidney Fund health screenings and encouraging each other to be more active.
Vanessa and Diane
Co-workers Vanessa Lee and Diane Bertocchi have found that committing to exercise comes easier when you Pair Up with someone else.
