A Life of Miracles: How My Mother and Wife Gave Me Life – Twice and Thrice!
After kidney failure at 20, Kannan Subramanian received a life-saving transplant from his mother. Nearly 30 years later, when his kidney failed again, his wife became his second donor. Now living with his third chance at life, Kannan reflects on the power of love, resilience, and medical care. His journey is a testament to the […]
Living Strong with CKD: Empowering others, one Instagram post at a time
Struggling with obesity from childhood, Ketki from Navi Mumbai, India, faced serious health challenges throughout her life, including deep vein thrombosis, high blood pressure, PCOD, and eventually stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD). After a critical hospitalization in 2021, she made a life-changing decision to focus on her health. With the support of her nephrologist, […]
What Started as Weight Loss Turned Into a Kidney Wake-Up Call
Diagnosed with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) in late 2023, Mondeson Mondesir—a father and husband from Florida—embarked on an unexpected medical journey. What began as a weight loss goal turned critical after a ruptured kidney, sepsis, and a sharp drop in kidney function. Following multiple surgeries, including a partial nephrectomy for stage 1 kidney […]
From Dialysis to the Top of the World: Nepali Kidney Transplant Survivor Becomes First to Summit Mt. Everest
After receiving a kidney transplant from his father in 2022, Pemba Sherpa—a 37-year-old from Nepal—refused to let chronic illness define his future. Determined to show what’s possible after transplant, he trained relentlessly and, in May 2025, became the first kidney transplant recipient to successfully summit Mt. Everest. His historic climb is not only a testament […]
Trust your body, ask questions, get tested, and never give up hope
Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2011, Preeti, from Lucknow, faced years of health challenges, including dialysis, tuberculosis, and a life-threatening lung infection. Supported by her family and a life-saving kidney transplant from her husband, she now advocates for early detection and greater awareness of kidney health I am a working woman from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, […]
Battling CKD Abroad: Erika’s Three-Year Fight Against Stage 4 CKD
Diagnosed with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 2019, Erika, a Filipina living in the UAE, faced an unexpected health battle. Unable to return home for treatment, she relied on UAE’s healthcare support and endured three years of dialysis. Her mother’s attempts to donate a kidney were unsuccessful, but in 2022, Erika received a […]
Against all odds: Shefali’s triumph over kidney failure and her path to motherhood
After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in her teens, Shefali Parth Chauhan faced severe kidney complications, including pyelonephritis, nephrectomy, and eventual kidney failure. In 2015, her mother donated a kidney, giving her a second chance at life. Despite post-transplant challenges like recurring UTIs and diabetes management, she persevered. With careful medical planning, she conceived […]
Navigating Prune Belly Syndrome and CKD: Conaniah’s fight for survival
Born prematurely with Prune Belly Syndrome and chronic kidney disease, Elizabeth Mwansa’s son, Conaniah, faced severe health challenges from birth. After spending weeks in the hospital undergoing multiple tests and surgeries, his condition remained fragile. Despite emotional and financial hardships, Elizabeth found strength through faith, family, and medical support. Determined to improve her son’s quality […]
Advocating for Change: The Need for Greater Awareness of Kidney Disease and Organ Donation in India
While caring for his ailing father, Sambhav Verma ignored early symptoms until a routine checkup revealed Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). As his kidney function declined, he faced complications like kidney stones, gout, and rising creatinine levels, eventually leading to dialysis in 2015. Support from his wife, employer, and the Kidney Warriors Foundation played a crucial […]
When heart and kidney problems collide: My struggle with CHF and kidney damage
After experiencing severe breathlessness and leg swelling, Venkatsubramanian C.V. was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and warned that his kidneys might fail. Further tests revealed that prolonged diabetes had affected both his kidneys and heart. Thanks to Dr. Rajan Ravichandran’s guidance, a strict low-sodium and low-potassium diet helped stabilize his condition. This experience led him […]
