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<div>My Fight Against Stage 5 Kidney Disease — Hope, Strength, and Health.
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<div>Hi everyone. My name is Christina Patton (Chrissy to my family and friends). I was first diagnosed with kidney disease over 20 years ago and they have been slowly deteriorating over this time. Four years ago I came down with covid-19 and since then the kidney disease has accelerated. I have a rare condition called Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). FSGS is a disease that causes scarring in the kidney's glomeruli, the filtering units. I've been forced to learn a lot about this disease - its origins, treatments, outcomes, etc. There are currently 35.5 million Americans dealing with chronic kidney disease. It takes a lot out of you — physically, emotionally, and financially — but I refuse to give up. I have applied for disability as well but that process has taken almost two years and there is still not decision as of yet.
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<div>I'm blessed with the emotional and physical support of family and lifelong friends for which I am profoundly grateful. As a single mom I've been able to raise three children who are now grown and
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<div>college graduates with one still in college. My parents live nearby and are retired so their resources are limited. And I have friends whom I have known for most of my life. But that's not enough. This is why I'm asking for help. I’m committed to doing everything I can to support my health, including following a strict plant-based diet to protect what’s left of my kidney function (17% left as of March 2025). I’m also committed to something bigger: spreading awareness about kidney health and inspiring others to cherish life while they have it.
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<div>I’m asking for help to afford:
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<div>*Ongoing treatments, medications and transportation to &amp; from my appointments.
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<div>*A kidney-friendly plant-based diet which I have already started.
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<div>*Future transplant-related expenses and/or dialysis related expenses.
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<div>*Help with supplies for my Certified ESA (Emotional Support Animal) "Shadow" who is in some of the pictures with me.
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<div>More than anything, I hope my journey reminds people to take care of their kidneys and embrace life to the fullest — because our time and our health are very precious. If you’re able to donate, I’m deeply
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<div>grateful. If you can’t, sharing my story helps more than you know.
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<div>Thank you for helping me to keep hope alive.
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<div>Chrissy
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Chrissy's Fight: 20 Years of Kidney Battle

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Chrissy's Fight: 20 Years of Kidney Battle

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