Four Kidneys, Endless Hope

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🎙️In this powerful episode of #TransplantTalks we hear from Kelsey, who was diagnosed with medullary cystic kidney disease at just 17 years old after routine lab work before college revealed she was already in kidney failure. Forced to delay college and begin hemodialysis, Kelsey's journey began with a selfless act from her father, Steve, who became her first kidney donor. When her body rejected his kidney—a devastating blow—Steve channeled his heartbreak into determination, launching a mission to find another perfect match. Kelsey’s path wasn’t easy. Her immune system rejected two more kidneys from living donors before a stranger, moved by a billboard sharing her need, donated the kidney that has now sustained her for nine years. Throughout it all, Kelsey’s resilience shone through. “I just had to keep pushing forward,” she says—a mindset that continues to guide her in her current role as a social worker in a dialysis center, supporting others through the same challenges she once faced. This episode is a testament to perseverance, family love, and the power of strangers to change lives.  

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