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Patient Stories

Meet people who are living their lives to the fullest while managing end stage renal disease. These individuals were recognized by Fresenius Medical Care North America for their dedication to their dialysis treatment programs and their positive attitude in the face of chronic illness. They volunteer in their community and enjoy active lives with their families and friends. Many work full or part-time. All are an inspiration.

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Singing Songs and Lifting Spirits, While Never Missing a Treatment	Life Experiences Drive Patient’s Passion for Nursing	Keeping an Active Lifestyle with PD
Patient Stays Active in Kidney Group and Mentoring Patients	In-center Patient Inspires through Poetry	Home Dialysis Allows for Full-Time Career and Home Schooling
Father of Two Advocates for the Freedom of Home Dialysis	Traveling is Key to Staying Upbeat and Positive	Dialysis Success Starts with You; Just Ask Ronnie
On a Mission to Spread Happiness and Promote Education	Mentoring Comes Naturally to Retired Teacher	Home Dialysis Helps Patient Stay Active
Kidney Failure Leads Patient to Pursue Higher Education	Dialysis Patient Uses Voice to Inspire Peers, Legislators	The More You Do, The Better You Feel
A Healthy Diet and Positive Attitude Lead to Good Things	A Compassionate Patient Stays Active and Inspires Others	Nighttime Dialysis Allows Patient to Dream Big
Helping Other Patients With Ambitious Work Ethic	High Energy Great-Grandmother Works Full-Time & Enjoys Hobbies	Family and Outdoor Activities Keep Longtime Patient in Good Spirits
Patient’s Big Hat and Positive Attitude Brighten the Day	Family Man Cooks Up Time with Two Kids	Soldier Inspires Others One Step at a Time
A Little Laughter Goes a Long Way	Antique Cars Keeps Mann on a Roll	Living Life to the Fullest: On Stage and Off
Cooking up Donations Any Way He Can	A Volunteer Who Cherishes Time with Her Family	Traveling, Teaching and Thriving