Chris Disser, one of our most regular attendees here at Soma Ranch, received a new kidney this Monday at 8am! She is recovering at the Mayo Clinic for at least 3 weeks. We’ll do our best to keep you in touch with her progress. Please include Chris in your prayers.
“I am the oldest of an extended family consisting of six siblings plus spouses, plus children, plus their spouses, plus grandchildren for a total of 39 family members. One of my greatest joys is my family.
I have many hobbies and interests. I enjoy water sports (specifically water skiing), dancing (NIA), dogs, Yoga, cycling and reading. I am a member of a church community and I have volunteered there in many ways throughout the years. In addition to volunteering at church, I currently do pet therapy with two of my dogs.
I have had five friends and family members test for me but none have been the perfect match.”
Why Chris Needs a Kidney
Chris’ family has an inherited disorder called Polycystic Kidney Disease in which clusters of cysts develop in the kidneys. The cysts in PKD are noncancerous sacs containing water-like fluid. They can grow very large. Most people with this condition have kidney failure by age 60. Four of her siblings have PKD and have been transplanted with live donor kidneys. The fifth sibling, who did not have PKD, donated her kidney to her brother who was the first to have kidney failure. She enjoys a very active lifestyle and has tried to follow a healthy diet and thus far have managed to keep her own kidneys in working shape to age 67. She is currently on the transplant list, we are hoping this kidney is a perfect match as she approaches renal failure.
