Meet Randy.

I wouldn’t let it define me.

Randy has been a ReMend Mentor from the beginning - nearly 10 years! The story of his kidney journey is uplifting and inspiring. After being depressed and in denial about his kidney diagnosis back in 2008, Randy says, “I wouldn’t let it define me.”

”Now that things have begun to open up, my running options are expanding. While it’s tempting to go run on the beach again, I think it’s safe for my immune system to sit this out for a while and keep plugging away at my goal. I run super early in the morning, usually before 6 am and before most normal people even wake up. This is the best time to get out before it gets warm and before other people get out for their morning exercise. I carry a mask with me, but hardly ever use it because nobody is out at that time of the morning. When people are out, I keep way more than 6 feet distance between myself and anyone else. When I go out later in the day for a walk, I definitely use my mask.