My name is Jessica and I am a roller derby player also working on long distance running and I donated a kidney to my partner, Jon, in December 2019 during my university winter break. I hadn’t planned to spend my winter holidays in the hospital, I was originally supposed to donate in July that same … Continue reading Meet Kidney Donor Athlete, Jessica!
This isn’t a glamorous picture, but it’s a realistic one. Me, KDA founder Tracey Hulick, working on a Saturday in my dining room. This past week was an incredible one. I made four mentor matches, and in just a single day talked with donors in Abu Dhabi, Germany, and New Zealand. This organization has truly … Continue reading You Belong Here
Hey all you Kidney Donor Athletes, here’s an opportunity you might have some interest in. Our very own Patty Graham started a One Kidney Club in Colorado, a group of kidney donors who meet roughly once a month for a fun social happy hour gathering. Word spread from Denver, and One Kidney Clubs have … Continue reading One Kidney Clubs! Do You Want to Start One?
Hello KDA community! This year we successfully hosted our first Kidney Donor Athlete weekend back in July. We had a great turnout, made new connections, and had a lot of fun! And after much deliberation, we have an announcement for next year... KDA will be attending the 2020 Transplant Games of America in Meadowlands, New … Continue reading Update for 2020 – Save the Date!
Hi Kidney Community! Are you a kidney donor that would like to meet other donors? Kidney Donor Athletes is hosting a kidney donor weekend here in Denver on July 20th and 21st! Saturday will be a hike on top of Mount Falcon, and then a casual group dinner that night. The weekend’s events will culminate … Continue reading Kidney Donor Weekend is July 20th -21st. Are You Coming??
My name is Clinton, I am about to turn 35, and I live in the Kansas City area. I am a self-employed Master Electrician, who enjoys my work, but defines myself by what I do when I'm not working. Most of my life’s most memorable moments have been made outdoors on some sort of … Continue reading Meet (Future) Kidney Donor Athlete, Clinton!
Today was another step towards growing Kidney Donor Athletes, and it was also a great reminder. First off, I have a business checking account! I am so happy that donations have been coming in to help me take this advocacy work to the next level! And secondly, the woman who helped me open the account … Continue reading A Step Forward and a Great Reminder
Hello, lovely kidney community! I receive messages from potential donors on a regular basis, and they often want to talk with a living donor in their community. I've been able to connect everyone that has reached out, but it's getting to the point that I need to up my organizational game! If you would like … Continue reading Do You Want to be a Resource for Potential Donors in Your Area?
Hello Kidney Donors Athletes!! One of the wonderful benefits of founding this organization has been creating a community of truly phenomenal people! I have had the joy of meeting some of you in person, connecting people in their own cities, and corresponding with well over 100 donors and potential donors in just the last 3 … Continue reading Upcoming Kidney Donor Athlete Event Weekend… Save the Date!!
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? That question we asked as kids or heard as parents. Over and over and over. Well, as my non-directed donor day of January 2, 2019, rapidly approaches, I'm intentionally slowing down to reflect on this and stay in the moment for those thoughts and reflections as "the … Continue reading Bobby’s Journey – Second Installment!
