Hi I am Dr John Mihaltses, Nephrologist at NYU Langone Long Island and runner. I am planning to run my first marathon this November 2024 in NYC and would love your support. As a kidney doctor I can think of no greater honor than representing my patients in this historic marathon. Everyday, kidney disease patients face the unique and complex challenges of managing their condition, undergoing treatments, and hoping for better care options. I could tell countless stories of real people struggling with this disease however on personal level I am also running for father a recipient of a kidney transplant. The kidneys control the internal climate of the body, keeping everything in balance, day to day. In kidney medicine we aim to preserve this vital function by healing kidney injuries, disease prevention and when needed, renal replacement. In the end, kidney medicine is about keeping the body in a healthy balance; it's a marathon not a sprint. Your donation can help the National Kidney Foundation and kidney researchers take the next steps on the track to a better future for 37 million Americans with kidney disease. Thank you kindly for your support, John Mihaltses DO