Today we come with sad news from the dialysis community. The life of a kidney dialysis/kidney transplant patient is difficult and it is not without risk. We as patients and our friends and loved ones know we walk a thin line between life and death. As this year ends, we regret to say that we have lost 3 of our friends who inspired us to create this site. Robert passed in late summer. We will never forget his spirit or his laugh. Robin passed in early December and will be missed for her smile and charm. Both Robert and Robin where on dialsis and waiting for kidneys. Tom passed in late December, sucessfully having a transplant, he succomed to cancer. Tom was a gentle sweet man who always had time and encouragement for others. We in the dialysis community share a unique bond and come to care for each other in a special way. These three will be missed for their courage and their inspiration to others. We will remember each of them fondly and we are glad that even for a short period of time they enriched our lives. May those of you who read this be blessed in the new year. We will continue to post here and continue to bring awarness of kidney disease to others.

If you have read "A Real Story" on this site, you know about me...but there are more stories out there...PLEASE post your story here. It doesn't matter who you are...patient, caregiver, doctor, nurse, tech, social worker or just someone who is interested in their own health. Put your own story here.

If you have read all the info on this site, you know we are trying to orgainze a "Walk For Awarness" in August 2005. We are NOT seeking funds, but we ARE seeking support from the community. We would like to see this become an annual event. We want to get members of the Dialysis Community, Medical Community, Transplant Community and the General Public together to spread Kidney Disease Awarness and the link between HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE and KIDNEY DISEASE. We are hoping that this event would take place possibly at Reid Park or Reid Park Zoo or some other Tucson location. We would like to have free blood pressure testing and information about nutrition available. We would like representation from dialysis clinics available to discuss dialysis options (HD and PD). We would like to have representation from organ doner assoications and organ recipients, But most of all, we just want participation to help spread the word that if you have untreated high blood pressure you are at risk. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE...join us. If you are in a postion to offer a service (ie, blood pressure testing, etc.) and want to be part of the Awarness Program. Contact us at kda@zoomshare.com THANK YOU

Hi and welcome! This site is designed for kidney patients and their caregivers, friends and families. We want to promote Kidney Disease Awareness as well as to give a forum for questions, comments and ideas. We will post updates here periodically. In the meantime, feel free to post your own thoughts and feelings here.