I am married, have been married to my husband, Bill for over ten years. From a previous marriage I have three grown children and five grandchildren.

Before I started dialysis a couple of years ago, I worked as a registered nurse.

I am a white anglo-saxon, german protestant. On good days I go for a walk with our yellow lab, but most of the time I don't have the energy, so I watch TV with our two cats.

The photo shows five reasons why I want a kidney,

I want to see my grandchildren grow-up and

be an active part of their lives.