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<div>In 2018, Melanie was on summer break from her junior year of college when her mother suggested she get blood work done. Having grown up getting blood work yearly, Melanie didn't think it was necessary. However, after a few months of prodding, she finally caved.
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<div>No one expected the results to reveal issues with Melanie's kidneys. She didn't have high blood pressure, problems with blood sugar, or a family history of kidney disease.
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<div>"As a first-generation Hispanic with Honduran parents, college was one of the most important things I could do. So, my doctor telling me I had to stay here for more testing was harder to hear than having health problems. I was so focused on my education, getting a good job, and helping my parents retire," Melanie said. "Eventually, I had a kidney biopsy that confirmed I had lupus and lupus nephritis. My kidneys were at stage 3b."
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<div>Melanie's doctor put her on steroids and instructed her to eat less protein and salt to help maintain kidney function for as long as possible. Everything was going well until Melanie was laid off in January 2021 due to COVID-19.
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<div>"I had to take on a very stressful, low-paying job, which caused my lupus to flare up and kidney function to fall from 20% to 15% in less than six months," Melanie said. "My doctor also moved, so I got a new one. It ended up being a blessing in disguise. My new doctor insisted on seeing me every three weeks instead of every three months and took me off the steroids. He informed me that I would need to start dialysis if my function hit 10% or lower."
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<div>By July 2021, Melanie had dropped thirty pounds allowing her to get onto the kidney transplant list. Unfortunately, she also went into kidney failure and had a catheter surgically placed in her stomach so she could start peritoneal dialysis (PD).
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<div>"PD surgery is no joke, and I was in a lot of pain afterward. The training was also scary and felt weird at first but my nurses were very patient and kind," Melanie said. "It took about three months to feel confident enough to do it myself."
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<div>Melanie was more depressed and anxious than ever: "Latinos have a stigma around mental health, so I felt alone. I was in pain and exhausted. I struggled with a foggy brain and no one understood what I was going through."
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<div>"I always liked social media, and I'm very creative, so I made make-up videos. Then someone told me that drinking more water would cure my kidney disease, which is not true," Melanie said. There was a trend with a blinking sound that I thought would be funny to pair with that sentiment. I thought no one would see it, but it was my first viral video. I think others with or around kidney disease got the joke because they also receive a lot of bad advice from well-intentioned people."
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<div>Suddenly, people all over the platform related to Melanie and began sharing their own kidney disease stories in her comment section of her videos and the unsolicited advice they received from strangers and family members.
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<div>"I started finding my groove. Once I grew to 1000 followers, TikTok enabled my live streaming feature," Melanie said. "It was amazing to be able to talk to people, answer more questions, and do dialysis live. I found this entire community. It was the first time I felt seen and understood."
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<div>With community support, Melanie began to feel better and decided to get weight loss surgery. It worked! She was placed back on the transplant list and earlier this year she received a kidney transplant! "TikTok saved my life,” she shares. “I learned so much from the community. They made me realize that life was worth living."
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<div>Melanie returns this favor to the TikTok community every time she uploads a new video. By sharing her vulnerabilities, triumphs, and struggles, she helps others feel less alone and more in control of their own kidney disease story.
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Melanie: Kidney Hero of The Year Nominee

<div>With heavy hearts, we share the passing of a beloved man who bravely fought a long battle with prostate cancer. At just 49 years old, he leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion as a cherished father, husband, grandfather, brother and uncle.
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<div>Throughout his journey, he showed incredible courage and resilience, inspiring everyone around him with his determination and unwavering spirit. Above all, he was a family man—someone who put his loved ones first and created lasting memories filled with warmth, laughter, and care.
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<div>This fundraiser has been created to help cover funeral costs and support his family during this incredibly difficult time, easing the financial burden so they can focus on healing and honoring his memory. Any contribution, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated, as are your love, prayers, and support.
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<div>He will be profoundly missed, but his impact and the love he shared will live on forever.
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<div>Con gran pesar, compartimos el fallecimiento de un hombre querido que luchó valientemente una larga batalla contra el cáncer de próstata. Con tan solo 49 años, deja un legado de amor, fortaleza y dedicación como un padre, esposo, abuelo, hermano y tío muy apreciado.
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<div>A lo largo de su camino, mostró un coraje y una resiliencia increíble, inspirando a todos a su alrededor con su determinación y espíritu inquebrantable. Por encima de todo, fue un hombre de familia—alguien que siempre puso a sus seres queridos en primer lugar y creó recuerdos duraderos llenos de calidez, risas y cariño.
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<div>Esta recaudación de fondos se ha creado para ayudar a cubrir los gastos funerarios y apoyar a su familia durante este momento increíblemente difícil, aliviando la carga financiera para que puedan concentrarse en sanar y honrar su memoria. Cualquier contribución, sin importar el monto, es profundamente apreciada, al igual que su amor, oraciones y apoyo.
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<div>Será profundamente extrañado, pero su impacto y el amor que compartió vivirán para siempre.
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Honoring Roberto Angeles a Cherished and Beloved Family Man

<div>Hello, my name is Memo and this fundraiser is to help raise funeral costs for my brother-in-law, Jesus “Chuy” Hernandez. On January 2, 2026, Chuy lost his life in a terrible car accident. He was the passenger in a vehicle being recklessly driven by a coworker on their way to go fishing. The driver lost control and overturned their vehicle in a canal. Unfortunately, Chuy did not survive the accident.

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<div>He leaves behind a fiancé (my sister) and two beautiful daughters, ages 5 and 6. Chuy was a devoted father, and was so deeply committed to his family. He was a friend to all and his presence (and loud voice) will be greatly missed.

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<div>All proceeds will go toward funeral expenses, any remaining funds will be used to support his family during this difficult time. Even if you can’t donate, just sharing can help us lay my brother-in-law to rest and ease the financial burden this unexpected loss has placed on my sister and nieces. Thank you in advance, please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Support for Chuy’s Funeral and Family

<div>Hi, my name is Eddie, and asking for help like this is not something that comes easily to me. I’ve been on dialysis since August of 2018, and I’ve been living with kidney failure since 2016. For the most part, I’ve handled this quietly and on my own. I rarely talk about my health because I’ve never wanted pity or to feel like a burden to anyone.

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<div>As I get closer to my kidney transplant, I’ve reached a point where I can’t keep carrying this alone anymore. In the past, I tried to advocate for myself about my situation, but after receiving criticism from a family member, I stopped speaking up and kept everything to myself. That made it even harder to talk openly, not just about finances, but also about the transplant process itself. Asking for help, whether financially or medically, has been incredibly difficult and honestly comes with a lot of vulnerability and shame.

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<div>One of the hardest parts of this journey has been advocating for a kidney donor. It’s not easy to ask someone for something so life-changing, and for a long time, I didn’t know how to even begin that conversation. Still, I want to be open: if anyone is interested in learning more about becoming a living kidney donor, you can find information through UCSF here:

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<div><a href="https://www.ucsfhealth.org/lp/living-organ-donors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.ucsfhealth.org/lp/living-organ-donors" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.ucsfhealth.org/lp/living-organ-donors</a></a>

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<div>If needed, my information is: Edward James Orozco Jr., date of birth 03/11/1989. There is absolutely no pressure—just sharing this for anyone who may want to learn more.

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<div>Financially, I am doing everything I can to prepare, but I know I won’t be able to do this alone. Although I’ve been saving for years, those savings won’t last while I’m out of work recovering from my transplant. I will be out for an extended period of time, and disability will only cover about 60% of my wages. I currently work full-time for Stockton Unified School District, pick up Amazon Flex deliveries in my spare time, and attend Stanislaus State as a full-time social sciences student. Even with multiple jobs, disability alone won’t be enough to cover basic living expenses.

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<div>My biggest hope is simple: I want to heal, get off dialysis, and get back to living a normal life. I’m coming to you openly, honestly, and vulnerably to ask for support during this time. Any help, whether through donations, sharing this page, or simply keeping me in your thoughts, means more than I can express. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you’re able to offer.

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Help Eddie Heal and Return to Normal Life

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Eddie Orozco

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Honoring Roberto Angeles a Cherished and Beloved Family Man

Support for Chuy’s Funeral and Family

Help Eddie Heal and Return to Normal Life

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