Transplant Keepsakes

My name is Tina and my daughter Kiley was born in renal failure 7 years ago. She had a failed transplant at 13 months and had a successful kidney transplant in 2010. She spent 5 years on dialysis before getting her kidney. She is a wonderful little girl and I am so proud of her. I don't know if I could have went through everything that she has been through.

We are coming up on Kiley's 2 year kidneyversary and we are so happy in our lives.

Kiley received her kidney from a living, un-related donor who we call our angel. We are grateful to her for giving Kiley a second chance at life.

In 2004, my liver suddenly failed and I was given 4 days to live. Luckily, a liver came in on the 4th day and now I'm not taking anything for granted.

I am 54 yrs. old and trying to get on the kidney transplant list. I found out in Dec. of 2011 that I have kidney failure. I only have one kidney and it is down to 11% function. I recently started dialysis. Does seem to be helping me feel better. I have been trying to get the word out for kidney disease awareness. Hopefully soon I will make the list!!  ;0)