by Tracey Hulick | Apr 7, 2022 | Half Marathon, Kidney Donor Athlete, Other Sports, Running, Transplant Chain
I know probably better than the average person what a need there is for kidney transplants because I have been a dialysis nurse for 12 years. After I had a patient die while waiting over 4 years for a transplant, I started to think a little more about being a donor...
by Tracey Hulick | Feb 17, 2022 | Non-US Donor, Running, Transplant Chain, Ultra
In February 2019, a family member was diagnosed with kidney failure and admitted to the hospital. Having two friends who have donated kidneys before I knew transplant was an option, and immediately began doing research. While I wondered what donating a kidney would...
by Tracey Hulick | Dec 9, 2021 | Kidney Donor Athlete, Other Sports, Running, Transplant Chain
Have you ever met someone and you know right away they are a genuine, good person? This happened when I met my friend Kevin back in 2016. At the time, Kevin was living a full, active life and had previously received a kidney transplant from his college...
by Tracey Hulick | Sep 30, 2021 | Crossfit, Kidney Donor Athlete, Marathon, Other Sports, Parent When Donated, Transplant Chain
If you are considering donating your kidney, I hope my story encourages you! Before I get into my experience as an athlete donating my kidney, I think it is important to share my “why.” I donated my left kidney to a stranger when I...
by Tracey Hulick | Apr 8, 2021 | Altruistic, Crossfit, IronMan, Kidney Donor Athlete, Marathon, Transplant Chain, Triathlon
Since I was a teenager, I always felt I was destined for some higher purpose. Something bigger than me. Selfless and worthwhile on a big scale. It took forty years but in February of 2019, I finally discovered what...
by Tracey Hulick | Mar 11, 2021 | Cycling, Half Marathon, Kidney Donor Athlete, Marathon, Other Sports, Parent When Donated, Running, Transplant Chain, Triathlon
I’ve always been an average Joe. Not especially great at any one thing but always up for anything, which is exactly why in high school, on a dare, I joined the all boy wrestling team as a freshman. I loved it instantly! This lead me to running, all those...
