A Kidney For Ken: Come Walk With The Renal Roigs!

In November 2011 our family participated in the Kidney Walk at Audubon Park in uptown New Orleans. Family and friends joined us on that day. At that point in our journey for a kidney for Ken we were happy that dialysis was working for Ken. He was on it for about 8 to 9 hours a night. He was working full time, playing golf on the weekend and enjoying life. Alex, our son-in-law, had begun the testing process to see if he was a match. We walked, laughed, ate and danced that day together with our family and friends. We were the “Renal Roigs” and we were committed to finding that kidney for Ken. I've shared some pictures below of that wonderful day.

This November we are planning to take part in the Kidney Walk in Audubon Park again. What a difference a year makes! Ken is on dialysis for 10 – 11 hours a night. He still works full time and plays golf but our life is totally controlled by the dialysis treatments but I am not complaining. This is a life saving treatment. We are committed to keeping Ken healthy and we are looking at that “beautiful light at the end of the tunnel” – a new kidney donated by Alex. This Kidney Walk we will be focusing on celebrating Alex, our hero and donor, and all donors out there. We hope to encourage others to consider donating this precious gift of life for someone else. We are amazed and humbled by all the people who are following our blog. We would like to ask all of you to consider joining us this November 4th and be part of our team. You are all part of our family already so come be a part of Team Renal Roig. We would love to have you all. If you are out of town and considering a trip to New Orleans, November is a beautiful month in our city. We can give you ideas for lodging, dining out and other fun things to do.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact me at akidneyforken@gmail.com I will give you more details on the walk and how to register with our team.

Until next time may the Lord carry us on our journey,

Pat