Kidney's Function:

• Remove waste/drugs from the body
• Balance the body's fluids
• Release hormones that regulate blood pressure
• Produce an active form of Vitamin D - that promotes healthy, strong bone
• Control the production of red blood cells

Daily I look forward to the overall health and strength a donor kidney may provide. I stay ready by keeping my mind and body fit -- through healthy thinking/beliefs and healthy lifestyle. Maintaining pure optimism even in the midst of my most difficult days with this disease. 

During this Kidney Awareness Month, learn what you can do to prevent this disease. And, learn what you can do to help those enduring complications of the disease.