December 2025 Update
A BRIEF UPDATE
As we approach the holidays, I know it is a busy time of year for everyone, so I’ll keep my update brief.
Most people ask about my kidney function and dialysis, so I’ll begin there.
My kidney function remains at 10% and I have not yet started dialysis. I’m grateful to be able to enjoy the holidays without having to add a new medical procedure to the mix! My next appointment with the nephrologist is in late January, so it is likely status quo until then.
SHARING MY STORY ON SHE FLOURISHES
In other news, my sister & I were invited as guests on the ‘She Flourishes’ podcast.
The host, Brenda Jasmin asked us to share our story about PKD, Kidney Disease, transplants and Living Donation, with the goal of helping to raise awareness not only of my immediate need, but also to share the impact that living donation can have.
Talking about resilience and raising awareness about living donation with Brenda Jasmin on the She Flourishes Podcast: Episode 142.
A SMALL ASK WITH A BIG IMPACT
I’m hoping that as you are in your car, stuck in holiday traffic, or maybe as you are wrapping gifts or out on a wintery walk, please take some time to listen and also share the podcast with others.
As I’ve mentioned before, it just takes one person to make a significant difference in how the rest of my life turns out — and maybe you could be the person who shared it!
HOW TO LISTEN AND SHARE
You can access the podcast on your favourite podcast platform… it’s episode 142 on the She Flourishes podcast. But here are also the direct links to listen:
SPOTIFY
listen and/or watch here
APPLE PODCASTS
listen here
AMAZON MUSIC
listen here
IHEART RADIO
listen here
LET’S SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF RESILIENCE, GRATITUDE AND HOPE
If you’d like to help me make a bigger impact with this podcast please share it and its message of resilience, gratitude and hope.
It’s available on YouTube to watch and share with your friends. Click the image below to head directly to the episode on the She Flourishes YouTube page. While you’re there please give the episode a thumb’s up and if you’d like to see more of Brenda’s podcasts be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss her future episodes.
If you’re not already following me on instagram I’d love to connect there! And if you are on instagram, you can find a reel that highlights some of the conversation we had on the podcast. I’d love for you to share the reel with your followers - it’s pinned at the beginning of my profile grid for you to easily access.
Hit the button below and it will take you there now.
A NOTE I WANTED TO PASS ALONG
I was also really touched by Brenda’s words in the email she shared with her subscribers, so I wanted to share it with you as well (see below).
Feel free to use any part of it to share with your friends and family.
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Wishing you all hope and gratitude for the holidays,
EVER ASKED YOURSELF WHY NOT ME?
If you’ve ever wondered about becoming a living donor, please take a moment to learn more.
The dedicated team at London Health Sciences Centre can answer all your questions - privately and without any obligation.
London Health Sciences Centre
519-663-3552
Call to find out what’s possible.
You might be surprised to discover you can be a donor - and that one call could change my life… or yours.