The Journey Continues

Good Weathers Ahead

Diagnosed with juvenile insulin dependent diabetes at age four, Daja Weathers had no idea how her future would look. Although complications later in life led her to a kidney and pancreas transplant, advocating for organ donor awareness and transplantation has now become her mission. 

Mission Unblockable

When Brooke Wozniak learned fellow volleyball mom Sue suffered from the same rare condition as her own mother, she offered Sue her kidney without hesitation. That spur-of-the-moment decision became a mission for Brooke – one she wanted to see all the way through.

Higher Education

Chicago Public Schools’ Deputy Chief Talent Officer Jerry Taylor’s college experience was turned upside down when he learned he was living with a rare kidney disease – one that would later claim the lives of his mother and beloved sister. Jerry’s years on dialysis, strong support system, and advocacy work help him inspire others who are facing similar struggles.

26.2 for 21 Years

 Leah Howell, PhD is a not just a kidney recipient, she’s an advocate, kidney ambassador, and this year she’s a marathon runner.  She and her 21-year-old transplanted kidney Joey are training for the Chicago Marathon with Team Kidney to show the world just what transplant recipients are capable of. Follow Leah’s journey on social media! You can find her on Facebook and Instagram

Miracle on Ice

Bill Boscow and Carter Freeman first met on their college hockey team, but they never could’ve imagined what the next four decades of friendship would have in store.  When Carter discovered he was in need of a third life-saving kidney transplant, his teammate Bill stepped up and answered the call.