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 | Jan 18, 2022 | One Kidney Climb
I would not call myself a hiker, but when the opportunity to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with a group of fellow kidney donors came my way, it was not difficult to say YES to this incredible adventure, and do what I could to become a hiker. So here I am, fundraising,...
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 | Jul 22, 2021 | Directed Donation, Kidney Donor Athlete, Other Sports, Running
My name is Sierra and I had the honor of donating a kidney to a friend named Misha. She is doing really well! Before the surgery, my activity level was great. I boxed and also ran a lot. I was very active and loved lifting weights...
by Tracey Hulick | Jan 28, 2021 | Directed Donation, Half Marathon, Kidney Donor Athlete, Other Sports, Running
My name is Sara Cain and I donated my kidney to my brother in 2017. I have always been very active and enrolled in some type of sport or working out on my own. Staying healthy and active is an integral part of my life. Before donation, I had run five half marathons,...
