by Tracey Hulick | Apr 16, 2025 | Marathon, Parent When Donated, Running, Soccer
My name is Nicole Harris, and I am a kidney donor. On May 15th, 2012, I was fortunate enough to be able to donate a kidney to my mom. My mom’s battle with ESRD was hard fought, full of adversity, and with many bumps in the road. You see, she was against having one of...
by Tracey Hulick | Apr 2, 2025 | Parent When Donated, Running, Ultra
I was 30 miles into a 50-mile ultra race when I felt the familiar burn in my legs, the steady thud of my heartbeat in my ears. The trail stretched ahead, winding through the woods, demanding focus, patience, and endurance. In some ways, it felt like every other long...
by Tracey Hulick | Mar 12, 2025 | Half Marathon, Marathon, Running
Hello KDA!! My name is Megan Conner. I’m a 44 year old singer/songwriter, running coach and personal trainer based in Nashville, TN. Yeehaw! I recently became a kidney donor on January 16, 2025. In only a few short weeks my life has changed...
by Tracey Hulick | Nov 21, 2024 | Altruistic, Other Sports, Weight Lifting
My name is Max and I’m originally from Chicago, Illinois. When I was 26 I donated a kidney to a stranger who has since become a close friend. I’m a lifelong climber and outdoor enthusiast usually spending over 230 days in the mountains a year doing various...
by Tracey Hulick | Nov 5, 2024 | Hiking, Other Sports, Running, Triathlon
My name is Angie. I am 45, married, living in Ohio, and a mother of two (ages 22 and 24). I became a kidney donor in December 2023 at the age of 44 through a paired exchange. In mid-2023, my sister told our family that her husband, Steve, needed a kidney transplant....
