by Tracey Hulick | Jun 12, 2019 | Half Marathon, Other Sports, Running, Transplant Chain
My name is Emily Nowak and on November 2, 2018, I made the best decision of my life and donated my kidney to a stranger. I made a bucket list in which I wanted to help out a complete stranger. I didn’t know what that was going to be and certainly didn’t...
by Tracey Hulick | May 17, 2019 | News and Updates
I feel fortunate that so many people reach out to me through Kidney Donor Athletes. I hear a lot from donors that appreciate the platform and community I have created, and I hear even more from potential donors. Now that I have been at this for a few months, I have...
by Tracey Hulick | May 8, 2019 | Altruistic, Cycling, Running
My name is Brian Glennon and I am an altruistic kidney donor. Donating one of my kidneys to a stranger was one of the best decisions that I’ve ever made. I wish I had more kidneys to donate. But since I do not, I will do all that I can do to spread awareness about...
by Tracey Hulick | Mar 27, 2019 | Altruistic, Marathon, Running
At age 44, a friend challenged me to train for a marathon. I was an occasional runner at best and an out-of-shape husband and father of two little ones. I accepted and ran/walked the 2005 Twin Cities Marathon in 4:18. “Never again,“ I said. That...
by Tracey Hulick | Mar 20, 2019 | Altruistic, Cycling, Half Marathon, IronMan, Marathon, Running, Triathlon
I started running in my late 30’s after moving to a Minneapolis suburb and joining a run club. What started with a half marathon quickly grew to several marathons a year and even full Ironman races. Fortunately, my wife also enjoys running and triathlons...