How Home Hemodialysis Helped Randall Stay in The Game
Randall Canady has always drawn inspiration from Michael Jordan, who was famously cut from his high school basketball team before becoming one of the greatest players of all time.
Setbacks don't have to define you.
At 19 years old, Randall received a kidney disease diagnosis. Anchored by faith and his discipline as an athlete and football coach, he refused to let fear take over. That steady mindset shaped his approach to treatment.
Home dialysis: a slam dunk
Randall's first kidney transplant in 1999 lasted an incredible 23 years. When he needed to return to dialysis, he went to his first in-center appointment and left with a very different plan — his nurse told him about home hemodialysis (HHD). When his nephrologist confirmed it was an option, the decision clicked.
For Randall, the flexibility was life changing. With HHD, Randall was able to do his treatments while traveling across the country to watch his son's games. Rayanne Fuentes, his home therapy program manager, made sure he had all the supplies needed to do dialysis right in his hotel room. "I didn't miss a single game," says Randall proudly.
An inspiring message
In May 2025, Randall received his second transplant. Reflecting on his journey, he often thinks of what he'd say to a 19-year-old newly diagnosed today. "You can still live a long and prosperous life," he says. "Nobody wants to be on dialysis, but the next best thing is being on home dialysis. Work with your physician to find a schedule that fits your life, keep living fully, and know your team is just a call away."
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