Patient Voices Matter

We’re celebrating a meaningful mentor moment at ReMend.

Our mentor Jeanmarie Ferguson, a two-time kidney transplant recipient and dedicated advocate, was recently featured by SIGNALS in a guest post titled “Finding My Voice in the New York Times.”

In her reflection, Jeanmarie shares why she chose to speak up in response to a New York Times investigation on organ donation—and why it’s so important that people living this journey are included in broader public conversations. Her message is a powerful reminder that lived experience brings clarity, humanity, and truth to topics that can easily become reduced to headlines or statistics.

At ReMend, we see this every day. Mentorship isn’t only about answering questions or offering encouragement (though that matters immensely). It’s also about helping people feel less alone, more informed, and more empowered to advocate for themselves—whether that advocacy happens quietly in a one-on-one conversation, or publicly through storytelling.

Jeanmarie, we’re proud of you—and grateful for the way you represent the kidney community with heart, credibility, and courage.

Want to use your voice too?
If you’re a patient, care partner, donor, or transplant recipient and you’re interested in supporting others through peer mentorship, ReMend would love to hear from you. Click here to reach out to become a ReMend mentor!