by Tracey Hulick | Sep 25, 2024 | Altruistic, Cycling, Hiking, Kayak, Other Sports
I am an altruistic living kidney donor who often jokes that I gave away my kidney at the quick lube. My journey into the world of organ donation started with this simple act, but it led to a profound transformation in my life. I was so deeply moved by the...
by Tracey Hulick | Aug 28, 2024 | Aged 25 and Younger, Altruistic, Other Sports
My name is Austin, and at 25 years old, I donated my left kidney altruistically to a young girl in Wisconsin that I had never met before. My donation journey began when I was a freshman at NYU studying aerospace engineering. One day, I had a dream about kidney...
by Tracey Hulick | Aug 7, 2024 | Marathon, Parent When Donated, Post-Donation Pregnancy, Running
The decision to become a kidney donor sort of fell into my lap. It started in 2018 when I saw an episode of American Ninja Warrior in which contestant Austin Grey presented his story as a kidney donor athlete. As a runner, I was inspired by his act of giving and...
by Tracey Hulick | Jun 5, 2024 | Half Marathon, Running
My name is Angie and I am proud to be a living kidney donor! I have been blessed with great health and a drive to take care of my body through staying physically active and eating right. I love to work out and walk/run every day, it has been a part of my day for 25+...
by Tracey Hulick | May 29, 2024 | Aged 60 and Over, Altruistic, IronMan, Marathon, Running
I was seventy-two and a half years old when I donated my left kidney to a recipient who I did not know at the time of the donation. I live on Long Island in New York. The recipient, interestingly, was seventy-five years old when he received my kidney. While living...
