Why I Walk

My name is Easton, a senior at Jackson High School, and this is my second year joining the Kidney Walk. 

For the past 12 years, I have been a kidney patient battling chronic kidney disease.  I was diagnosed with kidney disease when I was in kindergarten after I became ill with pneumonia.  At that time, my family was informed that kidney disease was irreversible, and one day I would need a kidney transplant. 

I have been blessed with an incredible medical team (doctors, nurses, dietitians, care coordinator...) who have managed my treatment throughout my illness.  I have participated in multiple clinical trials and studies to help doctors learn how to treat patients with chronic kidney disease better.  

I walk because too many families, including mine, are coping with this devastating chronic illness, and thousands more will face an unexpected kidney disease diagnosis in the year to come.

I walk to support the life-changing work of the National Kidney Foundation:

• To ensure families have a place to turn when they need answers.
• To fight for policy changes to protect kidney patients and living donors.
• To drive innovation in transplantation and get more loved ones off the kidney transplant waitlist.

I appreciate all your support for me throughout the years.