My 2025 South Dakota Kidney Walk Fundraising Page
Tara Moen
Tara Moen
Walking for Mom: Honoring Her Memory in the Kidney Walk
Losing my mom to kidney disease was a heartbreaking journey—one filled with pain, resilience, and ultimately, a call to action. That call led me to the Kidney Walk, where every step I take is a tribute to her strength and a commitment to fighting this devastating disease.
My mom was so much more than a diagnosis. She was a source of love, wisdom, and unwavering strength. She fought kidney disease with everything she had, but despite her resilience, the disease took her from us too soon. The void she left can never be filled, but I refuse to let her memory fade into just another statistic.
Walking in the Kidney Walk has given me a way to channel my grief into purpose. Surrounded by others who have felt the impact of kidney disease, I find comfort in the shared determination to create change. Each step carries the weight of my mom’s memory and the hope that others won’t have to endure the same loss.
But this walk isn’t just about remembering her—it’s about making a difference. Kidney disease is often overlooked and underfunded, yet it affects millions. By walking, I’m raising awareness and funds to support research, education, and resources for patients and their families. I’m fighting for a future where no one else has to say goodbye too soon.
Walking for my mom is personal, but it’s also a journey of hope. It’s about transforming loss into action and ensuring her legacy lives on through change. As I lace up my shoes, I know she’d be proud of the impact we are making—together.
The Kidney Walk is more than a fundraiser; it’s a movement of love, resilience, and a shared belief that we can create a better future. So, I walk for my mom, for every person battling kidney disease, and for the hope that one day, no family has to experience this kind of loss.
Would you join me in this fight? Your support—whether through a donation, spreading awareness, or walking alongside me—makes all the difference. Let’s honor those we’ve lost and fight for those still battling.
Losing my mom to kidney disease was a heartbreaking journey—one filled with pain, resilience, and ultimately, a call to action. That call led me to the Kidney Walk, where every step I take is a tribute to her strength and a commitment to fighting this devastating disease.
My mom was so much more than a diagnosis. She was a source of love, wisdom, and unwavering strength. She fought kidney disease with everything she had, but despite her resilience, the disease took her from us too soon. The void she left can never be filled, but I refuse to let her memory fade into just another statistic.
Walking in the Kidney Walk has given me a way to channel my grief into purpose. Surrounded by others who have felt the impact of kidney disease, I find comfort in the shared determination to create change. Each step carries the weight of my mom’s memory and the hope that others won’t have to endure the same loss.
But this walk isn’t just about remembering her—it’s about making a difference. Kidney disease is often overlooked and underfunded, yet it affects millions. By walking, I’m raising awareness and funds to support research, education, and resources for patients and their families. I’m fighting for a future where no one else has to say goodbye too soon.
Walking for my mom is personal, but it’s also a journey of hope. It’s about transforming loss into action and ensuring her legacy lives on through change. As I lace up my shoes, I know she’d be proud of the impact we are making—together.
The Kidney Walk is more than a fundraiser; it’s a movement of love, resilience, and a shared belief that we can create a better future. So, I walk for my mom, for every person battling kidney disease, and for the hope that one day, no family has to experience this kind of loss.
Would you join me in this fight? Your support—whether through a donation, spreading awareness, or walking alongside me—makes all the difference. Let’s honor those we’ve lost and fight for those still battling.
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