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Illinois Walk Team Chair Helps Build Community for Rare Kidney Diseases

September 29, 2020 By Kylie Winkler Leave a Comment

As a patient parent in Illinois, Cheryl LaBanco, is constantly raising awareness for Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS. She is passionate about connecting with other local families and being a support system for those battling the same disease as her daughter. Cheryl is the Advocacy Lead and Local Walk Team Chair in her region. Learn more […]

Meet Southern California Regional Leader: Christopher Windisch

September 23, 2020 By Kylie Winkler Leave a Comment

Christopher Windisch is an FSGS patient living in the Southern California area. His leadership has helped secure not only a great sense of support and friendship within the local kidney community, but his ingenuity and creativity constantly pushes him to think about what’s next. Christopher sits on NephCure’s Board of Directors. You can contact him […]

Meet Dallas Regional Leader: Tiffany Lievanos

September 17, 2020 By Kylie Winkler

Meet Dallas Regional Leader, Tiffany Lievanos whose son suffers from Minimal Change Disease. Learn how she is working to help kidney kids understand the importance of their diet and how she is empowering other volunteers through the local events in her community. You can connect directly with Tiffany at nephcuredallas@nephcurevolunteer.org. What’s your personal connection to […]

Meet Illinois Regional Leader: Kevin Mott

September 11, 2020 By Kylie Winkler

Kevin Mott is an FSGS patient living in the Chicago area. Early on, he had a tough time finding doctors who would take his symptoms seriously. He saw four medical professionals before finding his nephrologist who diagnosed him properly. Kevin has also received a kidney transplant in 2017. He is a member of NephCure’s Board […]