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The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

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Brooke Miley

The Nine-Year-Old Girl with the Heart of a Hero:
Brooke is only nine years old, but she is a brave hero in every way. As an infant of fifteen months, she received a heart transplant. When she was five, doctors diagnosed her with cancer. But not only does Brooke Miley fight on by living every day to its fullest, she also gives back to her community in spite of her young age and her health concerns. To honor those who made it possible that she received the gift of life via her heart transplant, Brooke has taken the lead in helping to create a nationwide organ donor patch for the Girl Scouts. Her courage and vibrant efforts have drawn healthcare organizations to seek her out as their spokesperson. Brooke works tirelessly to get the message out in her immediate community as well. She goes to schools, churches, hospitals, and clubs to tell the story of how organ donation saved her life. Brooke's campaigns generate results. Although she comes from a small community, it has a big heart for her and her message, raising $43,000 during Brooke's first campaign drive. Clearly, Brooke is a gift to and the pride of her town. Brooke lives each day as an "Extra" day. She lives because of organ donation, and at the young age of nine years old, Brooke has a striking sensitivity and care for others. She feels it is not only her responsibility, but also her privilege to share her gift of life with others in any way that she can. Brooke has such a zest for life, and undertakes everything with 110 percent commitment. She plans on proving the doctors' prognosis of a five - ten year life span wrong. In a way, she already has. Brooke’s courage, kindness, and commitment to do good will live forever!

Ed Sauls

Ed Sauls is a certified public accountant who carries a full workload as a partner in the firm of Jackson Thornton and Company and still finds time to be very active with the National Kidney Foundation of Alabama.  Ed is one of the founding fathers of the National Kidney Foundation of Alabama having helped charter the organization in 1981.  His involvement with the foundation comes from his experience as a kidney transplant recipient and his passion to help others. On March 31, 1978, Ed Sauls was given the gift of life and with the help of important immunosuppressive drugs; Ed's kidney is still functioning at full capacity 24 years later. 
A shining example of the success of transplantation and Ed's rehabilitation can be seen in the silver medal that he brought back to Alabama from the National Kidney Foundation's U.S. Transplant Games in 2000.  Ed represented Team Alabama in the sport of race-walking.  The U.S. Transplant Games is the world's largest gathering of transplant recipients and generates widespread awareness to the critical need for increased organ donation. Ed Sauls' life has been filled to capacity with his commitment to the National Kidney Foundation of Alabama, his church, his community, and his corporation. 

Brooke Miley

The Nine-Year-Old Girl with the Heart of a Hero:
Brooke is only nine years old, but she is a brave hero in every way. As an infant of fifteen months, she received a heart transplant. When she was five, doctors diagnosed her with cancer. But not only does Brooke Miley fight on by living every day to its fullest, she also gives back to her community in spite of her young age and her health concerns. To honor those who made it possible that she received the gift of life via her heart transplant, Brooke has taken the lead in helping to create a nationwide organ donor patch for the Girl Scouts. Her courage and vibrant efforts have drawn healthcare organizations to seek her out as their spokesperson. Brooke works tirelessly to get the message out in her immediate community as well. She goes to schools, churches, hospitals, and clubs to tell the story of how organ donation saved her life. Brooke's campaigns generate results. Although she comes from a small community, it has a big heart for her and her message, raising $43,000 during Brooke's first campaign drive. Clearly, Brooke is a gift to and the pride of her town. Brooke lives each day as an "Extra" day. She lives because of organ donation, and at the young age of nine years old, Brooke has a striking sensitivity and care for others. She feels it is not only her responsibility, but also her privilege to share her gift of life with others in any way that she can. Brooke has such a zest for life, and undertakes everything with 110 percent commitment. She plans on proving the doctors' prognosis of a five - ten year life span wrong. In a way, she already has. Brooke’s courage, kindness, and commitment to do good will live forever!

Ed Sauls

Ed Sauls is a certified public accountant who carries a full workload as a partner in the firm of Jackson Thornton and Company and still finds time to be very active with the National Kidney Foundation of Alabama.  Ed is one of the founding fathers of the National Kidney Foundation of Alabama having helped charter the organization in 1981.  His involvement with the foundation comes from his experience as a kidney transplant recipient and his passion to help others. On March 31, 1978, Ed Sauls was given the gift of life and with the help of important immunosuppressive drugs; Ed's kidney is still functioning at full capacity 24 years later. 
A shining example of the success of transplantation and Ed's rehabilitation can be seen in the silver medal that he brought back to Alabama from the National Kidney Foundation's U.S. Transplant Games in 2000.  Ed represented Team Alabama in the sport of race-walking.  The U.S. Transplant Games is the world's largest gathering of transplant recipients and generates widespread awareness to the critical need for increased organ donation. Ed Sauls' life has been filled to capacity with his commitment to the National Kidney Foundation of Alabama, his church, his community, and his corporation. 

Facts About Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease is not widely understood by primary care physicians or the American public.  As a result, it is under diagnosed and under treated.  More than 20 million Americans have kidney disease and another estimated 20 million are at risk and don't know it.  By the year 2010, the number of people with chronic kidney failure is expected to more than double to 650,000.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of kidney disease.  Roughly 65 to 75 percent of all chronic kidney cases are linked to diabetes or hypertension.  Individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney disease are considered being "at-risk" for developing chronic kidney disease.  These individuals are strongly encouraged to consult with their physician and have "3 simple tests" performed:  Urinalysis (to check for protein or other abnormalities); blood pressure check; and blood test to measure kidney function.
Alabama has one of the highest prevalence rates of kidney disease in the United States.  The number of people in Alabama who have kidney disease today is more than double the national average.  Some 400,000 Alabamians have chronic kidney disease and most don’t even know it.  Another 400,000 Alabamians are at risk for chronic kidney disease.  That's 8% of the population, or 1 in 11 adults!

What is Kidney Disease ?

Kidney disease includes all disorders that affect your kidneys or urinary tract.  Some of the most common kidney diseases are urinary tract infections, bladder infections, and kidney stones.  More serious kidney disease leads ultimately to kidney failure and, if not treated, can even cause death.  Treatment of kidney disease at the earliest possible detection of a problem is essential.  You doctor can give you a simple blood or urine test to check your kidney function.

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