by Tracey Hulick | Apr 21, 2022 | Cycling, Other Sports, Running, Triathlon
I know many people can say that running changed their lives, but it changed mine in ways one would never imagine! If I hadn’t taken up running back in 2013, I would never have met Tracy. And if I hadn’t met Tracy, it is not likely that I would be a living kidney donor...
by Tracey Hulick | Oct 23, 2019 | Cycling, Directed Donation, Half Marathon, Marathon, Running, Triathlon
My son was diagnosed with Alport syndrome in the fall of 1999. This is a genetic condition characterized by kidney disease, hearing loss, and eye abnormalities. People with Alport syndrome experience progressive loss of kidney function. He asked if I would be willing...
by Tracey Hulick | Oct 2, 2019 | Cycling, Directed Donation, Marathon, Other Sports, Running, Triathlon
I am Leslie Premo and I donated my kidney to my older brother Bill on October 1st, 2014 at Boston Medical Center. I grew up in Vermont in a very active and athletic family and community. Participating in or watching sports and keeping a healthy lifestyle was...
by Tracey Hulick | Jul 10, 2019 | Directed Donation, Marathon, Other Sports, Race Reports, Running, Triathlon
Well, I am super happy to be able to give a very positive race report since the last time I checked in with KDA in October 2018. Now I am just a little over 18 months past my kidney donation, and everyone is doing great. My dad was finally able to properly celebrate...
by Tracey Hulick | Mar 6, 2019 | Cycling, Directed Donation, IronMan, Other Sports, Triathlon
My name is Greg. My wife and I live in Bend, Oregon for nearly 28 years now. I grew up in Lewiston, Idaho. Was never really athletic although I took part in some sports on a very low level. Never really good at anything sports related. I was...