new here: hello, I received my kidney... - Power2Save Transp...

Power2Save Transplant Community

122 posts

new here

pennygivan profile image
2 Replies

hello, I received my kidney transplant on 5/20/2005 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. My older brother is my donor.

I reside outside of Indy with my husband (who is also a match -in case this one doesn't last) and our 2 fur babies. I work full time a federal halfway house/homeless shelter for veterans/soon to be add residential substance abuse treatment program.

For fun I teach a roller derby skating academy for fun and fitness each Saturday.

cannot wait to get to know you all.

Penny

Written by
pennygivan profile image
pennygivan
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...

The ability to reply to this post has been turned off.

2 Replies
BetterKidney4Me profile image
BetterKidney4MeWelcoming CommitteeP2S Volunteers

Hi Penny and congratulations. I too am a kidney transplant recipient , 2x. My first gift of life was from my brother and that kidney lasted 27 years. Had my 2nd transplant 2 1/2 years ago and that was from a deceased donor. You sound awesome in all that you do for work and play. Best, Jean

ElizabethRubin profile image
ElizabethRubinP2S Volunteers

Welcome Penny! Sounds like you are doing some wonderful work to help people struggling with substance abuse.

You may also like...

Hi! I'm Elizabeth Rubin and I'm new here

I had a liver transplant in August, 1992 in Pittsburgh PA. At the time, my husband and I had two...