Motivational
Timeline of kidney disease and its treatments
January 04, 2005These are great times to live in for many reasons. For those with chronic kidney disease, dialysis and kidney transplant are able to keep them alive today. Take a look at the amazing history of kidney disease and how we’ve gotten this far.
Former dialysis patient and Paralympian: Bobby McMullen
October 24, 2005
Feeling a little lazy and need some inspiration? Reading about Bobby McMullen might be quite uplifting. Bobby has faced diabetes, blindness, kidney disease leading to dialysis and two double (kidney and pancreas) transplants. All the while he has stayed active in competitive sports and maintained a positive outlook. Take a look at Bobby’s story.
DaVita’s 2005 Kidney Idol: Valen Cover-Sheriff
April 11, 2006
Looking at Valen Cover-Sheriff, you would never suspect she has suffered from numerous health problems, one of which nearly took her life. But at the age of 22, Valen has had over 70 blood transfusions as a result of her struggle with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and its complications. Read about her triumph over PKD, her kidney transplant and what lies ahead for DaVita’s Kidney Idol winner.
Alonzo Mourning: NBA star, kidney disease patient and advocate
January 02, 2008
Basketball superstar, Alonzo “Zo” Mourning, has made his impression as an all-star on the court. After being diagnosed with kidney disease in 2000 and receiving a kidney transplant in 2003, he came back to lead his team, the Miami Heat, to an NBA Championship in 2006. As an advocate for anemia and kidney education, Zo has been an all-star off the court, as well.
DaVita’s 2007 Kidney Idol: Jenna Smith
March 17, 2008
Jenna Smith, DaVita’s 2007 Kidney Idol winner, is a 21-year-old student at University of Iowa College of Engineering who packs her days full of extracurricular activities, friends and school work. Jenna also does home hemodialysis for three hours each day as a result of her battle with dense deposit disease. Learn about this rare disease, Jenna’s positive attitude toward it and her plans for the future.
March is National Kidney Month
March 03, 2009March is designated as National Kidney Month as a way to help increase awareness of chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease. In addition to National Kidney Month, March 12, 2009 is World Kidney Day. DaVita teammates are participating in events across the United States in observance of National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day in an effort to raise awareness and help people affected by chronic kidney disease.
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