Tag Archives: kidney transplant

The answer to “What is the Process?”

Posted on June 9, 2017 by dfolstad58

I find it strange almost everyone would accept a organ transplant if they needed one, but the majority of people have not taken 5 minutes to confirm being a organ donor. I understand some racial groups are especially notorious for … Continue reading →

Posted in health | Tagged donor, hospital, Kidney, kidney transplant, living donor, process, surgery | 9 Comments

Not just survival, someone gave me life

Posted on July 7, 2016 by dfolstad58

When someone said yes, allowing their loved one’s organs to be donated, it did not mean I was going to survive, no it meant I was going to live again. Today I celebrate my re-birth (transplant day) but I am … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Uncategorized | Tagged Dialysis, Kidney, kidney transplant, life, living, organ donor, Transplant | 18 Comments

Live Life. Pass it On – Register to be an Organ Donor

Posted on December 2, 2011 by dfolstad58

Did you know that you you can register to be an Organ Donor ONLINE? Need a reason to donate your organs? Here’s 5 Reasons. 1. You have the potential to save seven lives. 2. There’s a greater chance that you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged BC Transplant, kidney transplant, organ donor | 6 Comments

Amy Purdy- Pushing Off Limitations

Posted on November 30, 2011 by dfolstad58

Amy Purdy. amy-purdy.blogspot.com It must be a day when I have needed inspiration, because everywhere I look I see something speaking to me. Of course, if you visit TED.COM – you will find yourself discovering, much as I have, ideas, and … Continue reading →