My son Joshua turned 6 years old in May against all odds. He is my miracle baby and I will tell anybody that. When I was pregnant with him and I went to find out the sex of my baby, I was told that one of his kidneys was slightly
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Inspiration at Elevation
The Leadville 100MTB mountain bike race spans 100 Miles across the Rocky Mountains. The race lasts for up to 13 hours for some riders, presents intense challenges of nature, and reaches elevations of more than 12 thousand feet. Brutal uphill climbs, high-speed loose gravel downhills, and the ever-present threat of
Qualifying for Disability Benefits After an Organ Transplant
If you have received a transplant, or are on the donor waitlist, you may be eligible for assistance. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers financial resources for people who have an illness severe to keep them from earning a gainful income. There is good news: you may not know that
Merrill Miracle
This is my family, The Merrill family. This is how I decided to be a living organ donor. This is our story of miracles. When I was four years old my Dad, Vance Merrill, went through his first living donor kidney transplant! A few years prior to needing a kidney
I’m Here Because Someone Chose to Save My Mom
I’m going to tell all about the story of my mom and how organ donation changed my life. My mom calls me her special miracle baby because in part I am here because a family chose to support organ donation and transplantation and donate their loved one’s liver to my
The Meaning Of Life
There is a big difference between being alive and living. Fifteen years ago, I was alive but didn’t know how long I would live or if I’d ever be able to get back to living a normal life. At the time, I was 19 years old and had spent almost
St. Louis Toddler Receives Kidney from Facebook Follower
Bloomington, Indiana – January 9, 2017 – For years to come, January will be a month full of celebration and joy for the Bahr family of Arnold, Missouri. Last year on January 18th a virtual stranger donated a kidney to their then 14-month-old son, Blake, and gave this family the
Gene’s Big Dumb Kidneys
My name is Gene and was my dad’s name, too. My father is very much on my mind as I stand next in line to face the same disease that took him away. Polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, results in kidneys with cysts. These cysts fill with water thereby slowly