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      1. About Kidney Disease Open About Kidney Disease menu
        1. Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease
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      Meet Ron – Transplant Recipient

      Ron is a beloved music educator and father who was thriving on in-center dialysis before receiving a kidney transplant in 2018—from his daughter. Ron was on the transplant waiting list for several years. His daughter, Candice, decided to get tested and found out she was a perfect donor match. The transplant was a success, and both father and daughter are thrilled with the outcome.


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