by Tracey Hulick | Apr 2, 2025 | Parent When Donated, Running, Ultra
I was 30 miles into a 50-mile ultra race when I felt the familiar burn in my legs, the steady thud of my heartbeat in my ears. The trail stretched ahead, winding through the woods, demanding focus, patience, and endurance. In some ways, it felt like every other long...
by Tracey Hulick | Jan 10, 2024 | IronMan, Triathlon, Ultra, Vegetarian or Vegan
I made an altruistic donation of one of my kidneys on the 10th July 2019. In fact, I got the idea to do it from my wife. She was keen to do it but failed one her preliminary tests. She’s subsequently retaken and passed the test but spends a lot of time now caring for...
by Tracey Hulick | Jul 15, 2021 | Altruistic, Other Sports, Running, Ultra
By Kim Constantinesco In a year in which so much life was lost and freedom was stripped, I wanted to do something that would save a life and inject freedom. So, I donated my kidney to a stranger on December 16, 2020. ...
by Tracey Hulick | Oct 8, 2020 | Marathon, Running, Transplant Chain, Ultra
In 2018, it became apparent that a family member was in need of a new kidney. As soon as I heard, I put myself forward to donate my spare one for her. After just over a year of being poked and prodded, the big day came and I became a kidney donor athlete! Before...
by Tracey Hulick | Apr 29, 2020 | Directed Donation, Half Marathon, Marathon, Running, Ultra
It all began after a run. I often “ran” into my aunt and uncle because they lived above me in our Chicago apartment building, but this time I wasn’t greeted with a very happy, “hello”. Panting and gassed, I tried my best to gather the information they relayed to...
