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In Memory of Angela

By Dawn

In Memory of Angela A year ago, June 16, 2019, Angela left us to be with the Lord. Only we know how difficult, heart wrenching and painful it was to move on without her guidance, her laughter, her love and her wisdom. We miss her but we know that she is definitely at peace. She…

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A couple of warriors - photo of Marcos and Dawn.

A Couple of Warriors

By Dawn

A Couple Of Warriors “Take your binders babe.” “Do you have extra prednisone I can borrow?” These types of conversations are not the “normal” conversations most couples have, but for us, it’s normal, and it’s the life we live and the hand we were dealt. I met Marcos 16 years ago when I was on…

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4th Annual Gala - 2018

For Kidney’s Sake’s 4th Annual Patient Awards Dinner

By fkswarriors

Embracing The Journey Annual Gala Hello my friends!  As the Fall season is approaching, the team at For Kidney’s Sake are.excited to be preparing for our 4th Annual Patient Awards Dinner/Gala. The theme of this year’s dinner will be “Embracing the Journey”. Our gala will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 4pm to…

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Blog post about being being a patient navigator and having chronic kidney disease.

Patient To Patient – “The Patient Navigator”

By fkswarriors

I titled this blog, “Patient To Patient” because although I am no longer a dialysis patient, I am a transplant patient and I still have chronic kidney disease and I will have it for the rest of my life… and it’s ok because it has to be. I work with patients 5 days a week…

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Coping and thriving with kidney disease.

Coping & Thriving With The Challenges Of Kidney Disease

By fkswarriors

I am going to go through some of the most common daily challenges of kidney disease and give insight into how I am able to not only cope with the symptoms, but live a full and active life. I hope that this post can help people who also have struggled with some of these challenges.…

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My Story: How I Coped With Dialysis & Depression

By fkswarriors

Angela L. Davis is the founder of For Kidney’s Sake, Inc, a nonprofit based in Queens, New York, that helps dialysis patients overcome isolation and depression by participating in fun and educational social events. She was honored as the American Kidney Fund Hero of Hope in 2015 for her commitment to making life better for…

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Wonder Woman Bracelets

By fkswarriors

Life isn’t always a bowl of cherries; but we don’t have to stay in the pits. We all go through some things, some way tougher than others. What really matters is how we handle it and how we approach it. How much faith do we have ourselves? Do we turn to others or do we…

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