Why I Move
Right now, 37 million American adults are living with kidney disease, and I’m not okay with that. I move because 1 in 3 people are at risk for kidney disease. I move because more than 1 in 7 people have it but aren’t aware.

I move in memory of my mother, Carolyn D. Phillips, who lived 10 years on hemodialysis.  I move because I am fighting for my life as a survivor of acute kidney failure.  I move to raise funds that support the National Kidney Foundation, who was the first to identify kidney disease as a distinct, treatable illness. They developed the staged system of kidney disease diagnosis and treatment – a worldwide standard today – and release and update treatment guidelines to improve patient care.

Join me in making these advances possible by donating to my efforts!  You can also join me on June 8, 2024 as we walk for kidney disease awareness in Park Forest, IL. 

Thank you for your support!