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June 13, 2013
Greetings! 

TopJune gloom is in full swing in Los Angeles and I'm enjoying every minute of it. In the KidneyTalk shows listed below, I had the chance to discuss one of the scariest topics, but one that everyone needs to know about, and the opportunity to talk to an amazing man whom we all know and love, Chris Klug. This summer take some time and get to your typewriter or computer and "Provide an example of how you became an active participant in your care."
Have You Heard the Latest on KidneyTalk?
Tell Me It's Not Shingles!
Tell Me It's Not Shingles!
If you've had chickenpox, you're at risk for developing shingles. Linda Oakford, who received a kidney transplant 12 years ago, shares her personal experience with shingles and the painful rash that can appear anywhere on the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment so that if you develop shingles, you can detect it early and expedite your recovery. Listen Now

And our Most Popular Show this Year has been our interview with Chris Klug: The Shortage of Organ Donors
Chris Klug
Organ donation is an important topic, since according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, a total of 128,474 people are waiting for a transplant, and 103,630 of them are waiting for a kidney. Chris Klug explains how he "trained for the race of his life," and he isn't talking about snowboarding at the Olympics. In addition, David Fleming, President and CEO of Donate Life, clears up many misconceptions about being a donor. Listen Now

 

Write and Win
RSN Essay Contest
11th Annual RSN Essay Contest Now Open 
Did you start writing yet? Make sure you send in your essay (must be typed) by August 1, 2013. We can't wait to read all the submissions.

 
Summer officially starts next week. Time to get out the sunscreen, fire retardant and try on that bathing suit... and hope its too big.

 

Sincerely,

Lori Hartwell
President and Founder
Renal Support Network 
An illness is too demanding if you don't have hope!
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