Patient Stories
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Real people affected by kidney disease in BC & the Yukon
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Jes Alejandria's shares his personal story PART 1
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Jes Alejandria Overcome's Kidney Disease with Two Transplants & Minimal Dialysis (Tagalog: Part 2)
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Chief Recalma talks about the tradition behind burning of cloths ceremony at the end of his dialysis
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Elected Chief Michael Recalma shares the significance of an eagle feather in Indigenous culture.
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Chief Recalma Fireside Chats Part 6 R1
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Inspirations words of wisdom and advice for kidney patients and potential living kidney donors.
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Undeterred by a roadblock negating as a donor to her husband, Sharon becomes an altruistic donor.
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Transplant day arrives! Reflections from Bill, transplant recipient and his living donor Cathy.
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A kidney match for a friend in need. Kidney donor Cathy talks about her motivation to be a donor.
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Wife, two sons and friend, makes 5. Five tested to be Bill's donor match but couldn't. Hear why.
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She gave him her heart and he gave her his kidney. Gurjit and Shak share their kidney love story.
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Kidney patient and transplant recipient Alvin, talks about the challenges of growing up with NDI.
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Alvin has walked the walk, and now talks the talk with words of advice for those on their journey.
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Triumph! Alvin receives the gift of life from his brother, his living donor match. Hear their story
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The story of how Alvin educated himself about NDI, then advocated to receive a kidney transplant.
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CKD patient and volunteer Jason, has advice for fellow kidney patients, "We're all in the same boat"
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CKD patient Lynn, was a volunteered in the Kidney Foundation's With You PSA. Hear her full story.
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Marissa Nahanee shares her story at the 12th Annual Kidney Gala.
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Kidney transplant recipient Gurjit and husband Shak, a living donor, share their inspirational story
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Advice to newly diagnosed kidney patients? You are not alone. Share with those who love you. Part 5
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Looking ahead, Kam shares the innermost fears and hopes of what lies ahead post-transplant. Part #4
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My secret weapon is the support of my family and friends. Whatever the need, they're "all in". Part3
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Looking ahead to a preemptive transplant and the search for a compatible living donor. Part # 2.
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CKD patient Kam shares how her diagnosis of Lupus and Kidney Disease 20 years ago changed her life.
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Kidney transplant recipient, Brenda keeps her kidneys moving to keep them healthy by playing tennis!
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Kidney transplant recipients and kidney patients show the fun ways they keep their kidneys moving!
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Rancher and transplant recipient Hugh goes horseback riding on the ranch to keep his kidneys moving!
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Renal Dragonboat Team O2P enjoy competitive paddling to keep their kidneys moving and healthy!
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Patti, a competitive paddler and a kidney transplant recipient, keeps her kidneys moving paddling!
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The Road to Recovery! Heart warming updates from kidney transplant recipients.
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Happiness is a Kidney Transplant! Heart warming updates from 3 kidney transplant recipients.
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An altruistic living kidney donor at age 75? Why not? Updates on those who have made a difference.
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With dad on dialysis, special the holiday season has a very special meaning for the Reddy family.
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Love in action. Joshy uses social media to raise awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.
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The Reddy family shares their hopes and aspirations for a life post transplant for their dad.
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The Reddy family looks forward to a kidney transplant with hopes for a brighter future for dad, Dan.
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Meet CKD patient Dan Reddy, wife Saras and daughter Joshy who immigrated to Canada from Fiji.
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CKD patient Dan Reddy talks about his experience as a nocturnal dialysis patient. Learn more.
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A family unites to take on the challenges presented when a family member receives CKD diagnosis.
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Monica Goulet, shares her story from kidney disease diagnosis to living donor transplant recipient.
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Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and wife Joan share his journey from CKD patient to transplant recipient
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NHL goalie sensation David Ayres talks candidly about challenges and triumphs as a kidney patient.
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Reflections based on experience. David has some advice for others travelling a similar journey
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On the transplant list and awaiting a kidney transplant. David talks about the next steps.
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In his late-50's and on dialysis. David shares his journey on dialysis which began 16 months ago.
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David McKay's life changed 16 months ago with a diagnosis of kidney failure. He shares his story.
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How it all began. David McKay was diagnosed with kidney disease in his 20's. He shares his story.
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Skully White of Lullys Food Experience. Community, Hot Dogs and hope. Hear his inspirational story.
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A family legacy's Kidney Connection. Patricia and Charlotte Crowley interview, Part 7.
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Russell Crowley passed away in 1969 and left a family legacy connection with The Kidney Foundation.
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Interview recap with Patricia and Charlotte Crowley - a family with a Kidney Foundation legacy
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Chief Michael Recalma of Qualicum First Nations spreads holiday happiness throughout his community.
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Patricia Crowley and daughter Charlotte share their final thoughts and recollections with viewers.
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Third time is a Lucky. In 1969 Russell Crowley becomes 3rd kidney transplant recipient in BC.
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Patricia Crowley and her daughter Charlotte talk candidly about their family's journey with CKD.
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A Story of Love and Loss. Patricia Crowley reflects on her deceased husband's battle with CKD.
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Yoga on the Beach reveals Family Legacy. The Crowley Family Story. Part 1 of 5 Part interview.
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Words of wisdom, spoken from the heart and born out of experience. E #191 Part 6
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In search of a living kidney donor and the challenges she faces in finding one. Episode #191 Part 5
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The benefits of choosing Home PD as method of dialysis. Margaret touts the benefits. E #191 P 4
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Learning the ABC's of Home PD. Margaret talks about the learning curve as a PD patient. E#191 P 3
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Diagnosed with CKD in early childhood, Margaret talks about growing up with CKD. E # 191 P 2.
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When it all began. Margaret shares her road map for living a well balanced life with CKD. E #191 P1
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Don't let Kidney Disease define who you are as a person. Words of wisdom and advice. Part 5.
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Having lived with CKD a that a kidney transplant looms on the horizon. Anne's Story - Part 4
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The road to Wellness was well travelled for Anne. From the UK to Toronto to Whitehorse. Part 3.
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What you don't acknowledge won't hurt you? Or will it? Anne shares her story. Part 2
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Anne shares her experience of living with kidney disease after a diagnosis of Lupus Nephritis at 21.
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Two Brothers, One Journey. The joys, big and small of life post kidney transplant. (Part 5).
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Two Brothers, One Journey. The life-saving phone call. ( Part 4 )
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Two Brothers, One Journey. The search for a kidney donor match begins. ( Part 3 )
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Two Brothers, One Journey. Silent symptoms and a surprise diagnosis. ( Part 1 ).
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The Best Never Rests. Nor do their Mom's. Dedication and Advocacy by a young kidney patient's Mom.
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A life-changing, surprise diagnosis. Mom, Cassandra, talks about first diagnosis.
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United We Stand! How Theo, age 6, with the support of two older brothers fights kidney disease.
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Congratulations! Chief Recalma gets a kidney from a living donor! Hear his story. ( Part 1)
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When Water Isn't the Answer. "I Just Want Water" Kidney Walk Team Captain shares her story.
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My Kidney Community Hero is…
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The 2021 Fraser Valley Flooding & community that rose to support dialysis patients like Larry.
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A Superhero Team: Janeen & Ava – a mother / daughter story of strength and courage.
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From kidney patient to dedicated organ donation advocate. William's passion is contagious! (Part 4)
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Hitting the breaks with arrival of Covid-19. Coping with the challenges and changes. (Part 3)
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William's post-transplant regimen and changes made to keep his transplanted kidney healthy! (Part 2)
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From "The point of no return" to "The dawn of a new day" - William shares it all. (Part 1 )
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One year later, Mitch celebrated his 1st year Kidney-Anniversary and reflects back on this moment.
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Cris and Mitch recall the emotional moment the phone rang with news of a donor match for Mitch.
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Mitch talks about going on Peritoneal Dialysis for a year and what that experience was like for him.
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This re-cap takes a look back at Part 1 of our interview with Cris and Mitch.
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Kidney patient and transplant recipient Mitch and Mom Cris share the story of an incredible journey.
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Mitch the Indestructible. Learn how Mitch received this nickname and who it was who suggested it.
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Mitch and his Mom Cris talk about the unrelenting series of set-backs in Mitch's journey with CKD..
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The West Jet Gift of Flight is one of 3 fab prizes to be won in the 2021 Winter Raffle! Learn More!
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The final interview segment of our 3-part series - Kidney Patient's Journey on Peritoneal Dialysis.
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Ranita shares her thoughts on the positive impact Share Source has had on PD patients like her Mom.
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Ranita shares more of her personal insight of her experience as a kidney patient on PD.
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Check our the re-cap of Part 2 of our series "A Kidney Patient's Journey on Peritoneal Dialysis.
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Sunita and Ranita talk about why they chose PD as their dialysis treatment. (Part 2 E # 157).
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What is the first night at home on PD like? Mother and daughter share their experiences. (P1 E157).
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In this segment we provide a re-cap Part 1 of A Kidney Patient's Journey on Peritoneal Dialysis.
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Learn about the benefits of Share Source, a new advancement in home peritoneal dialysis. P4
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What is the first night at home on PD like? Mother and daughter share their experiences. (P1 E157).
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In this segment we provide a re-cap Part 1 of A Kidney Patient's Journey on Peritoneal Dialysis.
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Learn about the benefits of Share Source, a new advancement in home peritoneal dialysis. P4
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Mother/Daughter duo talk about their feelings of fear and apprehension about going on dialysis. P3
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Ranita and her Mother Sunita talk about their apprehensions when told they were needing dialysis. P2
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Mother/Daughter kidney patient duo share how they each were diagnosed with kidney disease. P1
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Meet kidney transplant recipient Margaret from Kamloops BC who shares her inspiring story. (P2)
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Meet Margaret Kidney Transplant Recipient and Harley Motorcycle enthusiast! (Part 1 )
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Alley Adams shares more about her simultaneous double organ transplant from 1 cadaver donor. (P4).
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Alley's story from diagnosis to double organ transplant is one of resilience, hope and triumph. P.5
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Alley's amazing story of her journey from diagnosis to a simultaneous double organ transplant. P #3
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Alley Adams amazing story from CKD diagnosis to double organ transplant recipient continues. (P 2).
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Alley Adams talks about her journey from diagnosis to double transplant recipient. ( Part 1 )
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Host Deborah wraps-up 6-part interview series titled, COVID-19: One Year Later...
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Ranita Singh-Gill shares her experience as a kidney transplant recipient during COVID-19 pandemic
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Sharon Recalma talks about the challenges of being a caregiver over the past year of COVID-19
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Alexis and Rob share their experience as a family dealing with kidney disease during COVID-19
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Introduction to COVID-19: One Year Later... (Part 1 of a 6-part series)
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Chief Michael Recalma talks about his journey with kidney disease during COVID-19
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More about Annick and her team initiative to help kidney patients in the Okanagan region. Part 5.
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More with our interview with Annick Lim as she shares her journey with kidney disease - Part 4
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Learn more about the "Warm The Sole" initiative in the Okanagan Region. Part 3.
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Learn how volunteers are "warming the soles" of kidney patients in the Okanagan region. Part 2.
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Meet Annick, a volunteer that is "Warming the Soles" of kidney patients in the Okanagan. Part 1
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Positive Reflections - Teresa - BCKD 2020 For Youtube
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Positive Reflections - A BC Kidney Community Perspective on the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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A personal testimonial to the living organ donation. The Sid Adams and Karen Coons story. Part 3.
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A personal testimonial to the living organ donation. The Sid Adams and Karen Coons story. Part 1.
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A personal testimonial to the living organ donation. The Sid Adams and Karen Coons story. Part 2.
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Chief Michael Recalma opens interview with acknowledgement of Qualicum First Nation land.
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Dave, coach of the Outriggers Canoe Team, talks canoe racing! (Ep 99)
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A Renal Romance - Segment # 2
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A Renal Romance - Meet Patti, A PKD patient who received a kidney transplant from her husband JD.
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Avalon & Mathilda talk about their parent's living kidney donor love story Part 2 (Ep 99)
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A living kidney donor love story. Meet Patti & JD at home post-transplant PART 2 (Ep 99)
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Meet members of the 'Hardy Bus Chickens' outrigger canoe team from Vancouver! (E 99)
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A bird's eye view of outrigger canoe training with kidney patient - Patti! (Ep 99)
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Avalon & Mathilda talk about their parent's living kidney donor love story PART 1 (E 99)
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A living kidney donor love story. Meet Patti & JD at home post-transplant PART 1 (Ep 99)
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Hugh gets the life changing news he's a match with a living kidney donor! Part 2 (Ep 31)
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Meet Elyse and hear her story of living with polycystic kidney disease PART 1 (Ep 37)
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A living kidney donor love story, hear Patti's story PART 2 (Ep 99)
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A living kidney donor love story, hear Patti's story PART 1 (Ep 99)
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Rancher Hugh talks about his adventurous life on & off dialysis for kidney disease PART 1 (Ep 31)
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