Patient Stories

Patient Story #8 - Deepti Bahel

Patient Story #8 - Deepti Bahel

I am Deepti Bahel, a kidney patient from San Francisco, California. My journey with kidney failure began eight months ago when I started experiencing unexplained weight loss and severe itching....

Patient Story #8 - Deepti Bahel

I am Deepti Bahel, a kidney patient from San Francisco, California. My journey with kidney failure began eight months ago when I started experiencing unexplained weight loss and severe itching....

Patient Story #7 -  Joaquín Villadiego Monterrosa (English/Español)

Patient Story #7 - Joaquín Villadiego Monterro...

English Version I am Joaquín Villadiego Monterrosa, a kidney patient from Valledupar, Colombia. Since 2009, I have been battling this disease. I received a kidney transplant from my brother, Josimar...

Patient Story #7 - Joaquín Villadiego Monterro...

English Version I am Joaquín Villadiego Monterrosa, a kidney patient from Valledupar, Colombia. Since 2009, I have been battling this disease. I received a kidney transplant from my brother, Josimar...

Patient Story #6 - Andrés Ibarra (English/Español)

Patient Story #6 - Andrés Ibarra (English/Español)

English Version I'm Andrés, a 27-year-old Argentinian who has been battling chronic kidney disease since I was 10 months old. It all started with hemolytic uremic syndrome. At 4, I...

Patient Story #6 - Andrés Ibarra (English/Español)

English Version I'm Andrés, a 27-year-old Argentinian who has been battling chronic kidney disease since I was 10 months old. It all started with hemolytic uremic syndrome. At 4, I...

Patient Story #5 - Ramon Quiñones (English/Español)

Patient Story #5 - Ramon Quiñones (English/Espa...

English Version My name is Ramón, and I write to you with deep sincerity from the heart. I am a family man, a relentless advocate for life, and an eternal...

Patient Story #5 - Ramon Quiñones (English/Espa...

English Version My name is Ramón, and I write to you with deep sincerity from the heart. I am a family man, a relentless advocate for life, and an eternal...

Patient Story #4 - LaVise McCray

Patient Story #4 - LaVise McCray

My name is LaVise, a 44-year-old transplant survivor, Caldwell University graduate, and a retired special education teacher from Jersey City Public Schools. My journey through organ transplantation is a testament...

Patient Story #4 - LaVise McCray

My name is LaVise, a 44-year-old transplant survivor, Caldwell University graduate, and a retired special education teacher from Jersey City Public Schools. My journey through organ transplantation is a testament...

Patient Story #3 - Hitesh Dhawan

Patient Story #3 - Hitesh Dhawan

My name is Dhawan, and as a filmmaker, writer, and former engineer from India, I've always believed in the power of stories, but never imagined I'd live through one so...

Patient Story #3 - Hitesh Dhawan

My name is Dhawan, and as a filmmaker, writer, and former engineer from India, I've always believed in the power of stories, but never imagined I'd live through one so...