Tell Us Your Story of Hope

The National Kidney Foundation of Arizona helps people from all walks of life whose lives have been affected by kidney disease. The help that is provided comes in many forms, such as financial assistance with living expenses, nutritional support with protein supplements, rides to dialysis, and free kidney health screenings. Stories of Hope relate the experiences of real people who are coping successfully with kidney disease. How has the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona helped you or someone you know to cope with kidney disease, financial hardship or health setbacks?

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National Kidney Foundation of Arizona
301 West Warner Rd.
Suite 137
Tempe, AZ 85284

Phone: 602.840.1644
Fax: 602.840.2360

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Mary's Story

Mary is a 21 year old suffered kidney failure right after high school graduation. While looking forward to life in the college dorm, she soon found out that she would be spending more time in a dialysis unit. Mary’s new “roommates” were occasionally others her age but many more were older.

Mary applied for the Peter and Bruce Bidstrup Memorial Scholarship through the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona's Patient Services Department. She had saved money for her college books and supplies but had not figured on medication and trips to dialysis as well as her doctor visits.

Raul's Story

Raul is a 38 year old construction worker on dialysis. His work hours were cut because of the economy and drop in the housing market and he is bringing in less money to support himself. He lost his medical insurance and although he enrolled in Medicare, he can’t enroll in Medicare Part D until January of next year. His medications have now become a financial burden as well.

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