I run to show what’s possible on one kidney — that you can give a piece of yourself and still live fully, chase big goals, run big miles, and stand for something bigger than yourself.

I run to raise awareness and funds for the National Kidney Foundation — the people who turned kidney disease from an overlooked condition into something treatable, who created the staged system the whole world uses today, and who keep fighting for better treatments and better lives.

I run because kidneys matter. I run because life matters. I run because giving hope is worth every mile.