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Meet Kidney Donor Athlete, Doug!

Meet Kidney Donor Athlete, Doug!

by Tracey Hulick | Oct 19, 2022 | IronMan, Parent When Donated, Running, Triathlon, Ultra

I donated my left kidney in January 2002 to a high school friend, Cheryl; I was 30 years old at the time.Cheryl and I grew up in Massachusetts but had both found our way to central Iowa, where we reconnected and met one another’s spouses. When Cheryl got sick,...
Meet Kidney Donor Athlete, Kristy!

Meet Kidney Donor Athlete, Kristy!

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...
Meet Kidney Donor Athlete, Nick!

Meet Kidney Donor Athlete, Nick!

by Tracey Hulick | Dec 11, 2019 | Directed Donation, Half Marathon, Other Sports, Running, Ultra

My father’s need for a kidney came about 12 years ago while I was still serving in the military. I was in the middle of a weeklong training exercise when my commanding officer notified me that a Red Cross message had been sent and that my father had been...
Meet Kidney Donor Athlete, Dave!

Meet Kidney Donor Athlete, Dave!

by Tracey Hulick | Oct 16, 2019 | Altruistic, Crossfit, Cycling, Directed Donation, Kayak, Liver Donor, Other Sports, Running, Ultra

Before I had even thought about an organ donation, I was very active in endurance sports. As a career military officer, fitness is part of the job description. In addition to staying fit for work, I participated in Ultramarathons, long-distance cycling and mountain...
Clinton is now a Kidney Donor Athlete!

Clinton is now a Kidney Donor Athlete!

by Tracey Hulick | Apr 19, 2019 | Running, Transplant Chain, Ultra

Wow!  I consider myself a planner and feel like I always do my homework before jumping into things.  I study trail maps for hours before hikes.  I envision all the medical emergencies I may face when building a first aid kit. I scour nutrition data...
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