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Lexie's Kidney Walk Fundraising - Support NKF's Mission !

Lexie Poudrier

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Lexie Poudrier

Hi there !

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the National Kidney Foundation and contributing to help support our local chapter!

By supporting the Kidney Walk, you'll be helping the National Kidney Foundation (NKF):

Fund innovative research for transplants, treatments and a cure
Provide resources and emotional support for families like mine
Recognize the dedication of our local nephrology doctors and staff

Last year I was grateful to be a Top Fundraiser – raising over $6,500 for the Upstate and WNY National Kidney Foundation, that would not have been possible without the support of each of you! This year I would love to continue raising awareness for those who are living with or know a family/friend with kidney disease. I will be running the Rochester Half Marathon on the day of the walk. Pushing past my own limits and putting more meaning behind the miles.

In April I ran my first half marathon (13.1 miles), which ended up being exactly 13 months and 11 days since the unexpected passing of my momma. She was my biggest cheerleader, and I will continue to make her proud in everything I do.

Being a fundraiser for The NKF Walk has introduced me to so many incredible people who have now become part of my tribe. There is an estimated 35.5 million people who are living with kidney disease – donating any amount can help them and their families get the proper support needed!

Thank you, thank you !! XOXOXO
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If you’re new here and have not heard my story, kidney disease is unfortunately dominantly inherited in my family. My grandpa had Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), as well as his siblings, his children, and his grandchildren. The list seems to be never ending, and in 2018 I joined that list officially being diagnosed with PKD.

Watching family members experience transplants (some even two !!) and struggle through dialysis, I am very familiar with the impact of the disease. It is a blessing that each family member who has received a transplant has known their donor – a significant other, family member, or friend.

My mom, Kimberly, had PKD and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), making her uncomfortable with the idea of a transplant and recovery time leaving dialysis to become part of her routine – three days a week, for almost 6 years. We named her dialysis AV fistula Thor to keep things exciting and positive, like we name most things in our life and home. Thor became stubborn within two years which ultimately gave mom only one option, to get a hemodialysis catheter in her chest. If you know Kim, you know she made her dialysis unit her second family – always bringing snacks, getting all the gossip, and asking for princess treatment when arriving.