Patient Story
Dad’s gift to daughter: A new kidney
"I would do it a thousand times over,” he says.
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- April 21, 2023
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pediatric nephrology
Patient Story
A mother’s lifesaving gift to her son
Michelle Fletcher donates her own kidney to her son Isaac.
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- March 24, 2023
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Patient Story
‘It can provide hope’
Kids, families and caregivers celebrate the gift of organ donation as they meet the new Gift of Life Michigan mascot.
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- April 28, 2022
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Patient Story
‘More than a frequent flyer’
In his battle against kidney disease, 11-year-old Isaac has become a familiar, smiling face at dialysis treatments.
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- March 25, 2022
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Patient Story
‘I can do this’
A Michigan teen's confidence and composure helped her navigate the long road to kidney transplant.
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- September 10, 2021
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Patient Story
‘Her spirit is just unbreakable’
Acacia shared her high school graduation ceremony with two special guests—a doctor and dietitian who helped her through kidney disease and a transplant.
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- August 21, 2020
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Patient Story
‘An amazing, selfless act’
A teen’s need for a kidney transplant inspires a flood of volunteer donors.
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- May 6, 2016
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Patient Story
Kidney transplants turn sick babies into tree-climbing kids
‘I’m so thankful to be taking care of normal kids’ stuff instead of life-and-death issues.’
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- June 24, 2015
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