My story starts early in my life. As a teenager, I always seemed to have inferior bladder control, in comparison to my friends. Through my working years, I frequented the …
Home Patient Ambassador: Lloyd Furman
In 1992 I was diagnosed with kidney disease after an annual physical. I was immediately referred to a Nephrologist in Everett, Washington. A low protein diet was suggested and told …
From Diabetes To Dialysis: Scott Katz
In 1995 I was diagnosed with Genetic type 2 diabetes at age 30. After spending most of my youth playing high school and college sports, I was in disbelief as …
A Northwest Icon: Chris “JP Patches” Wedes
Webmaster’s note: Chris (JP Patches) Wedes passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012, after a lengthy battle with cancer. We wish to express our condolences to his wife, Joanie, as …
A Transplant And A Friend For Life: Ruth Mason
Polycystic kidneys run in my family. My father was diagnosed when I was in grade school and by the time I got to college he needed to start dialysis. I …