Notable Kidney News

Ronald Lee Herrick, the world's first kidney donor passed away on Monday at age 79. Back in 1954, he donated one of his kidneys to his twin brother, who was dying of chronic nephritis. That kidney transplant allowed his brother to live for eight more years, an incredible feat for the revolutionary surgery.

Thanks to Ronald's bravery and compassion for his brother, all of us kidney patients have to chance to live full, healthy lives.

Thank you, Ronald, and I hope you are resting in peace this New Year's Eve.