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    Meet Sam

    Sam was a 19-year-old college soccer star when he was diagnosed with kidney failure and told he needed dialysis. At the time, he felt he’d lost all control. Several years later, a nurse suggested home hemodialysis—and Sam went for it. He shares how empowered he became, how he got back to a lifestyle he loves and how he became a transplant recipient after years of home dialysis.


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    Meet Ron – Transplant Recipient

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    Gloria Stephens' dialysis story

    Meet Gloria

    Meet Gloria of Jacksonville, Florida, who is living her life to the fullest despite her diagnoses of diabetes and kidney failure. See how she has adjusted...

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    Meet Chris

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