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Spotlight: Susan Hill, Patient/Caregiver Advisory Council thumbnail image

Spotlight: Susan Hill, Patient/Caregiver Advisory Council

Susan Hill is a caregiver for her husband, Bruce, and a member of the KCA’s Patient and Caregiver Advisory Council (The PCAC). The PCAC serves as the voice of the patient and provides the vital link between the patient community and the KCA. We spoke to Susan about her involvement with the KCA. How long have you been working with…

Spotlight: Noah Buntman of the KCA's Board of Directors thumbnail image

Spotlight: Noah Buntman of the KCA's Board of Directors

Noah Buntman is the treasurer of the KCA's Board of Directors and currently works as the Product Operations Manager at Apple. We spoke with Noah about what motivated him to join our Board of Directors. What motivated you to get involved with the Kidney Cancer Association?I had not heard of kidney cancer or known anyone affected by the disease until…

Spotlight: Bruce Hill, Patient/Caregiver Advisory Council thumbnail image

Spotlight: Bruce Hill, Patient/Caregiver Advisory Council

Bruce Hill is a kidney cancer patient and a member of the KCA’s Patient and Caregiver Advisory council, which serves as the voice of the patient and provides the vital link between the patient community and the KCA. We spoke to Bruce about his work with the KCA. How long have you been working with the KCA and what motivated you…

A look back at my internship with the KCA thumbnail image

A look back at my internship with the KCA

As the KCA’s communications intern, I’ve gotten the chance to learn, grow, and connect to others. I’ve been able to discover how nonprofits work and learn from coworkers who are extremely passionate about what they do. My six-month internship is winding down and it’s a great opportunity to look back at the last half year. I have gotten the chance…

Spotlight: Craig DePriester of the KCA's Board of Directors thumbnail image

Spotlight: Craig DePriester of the KCA's Board of Directors

Craig DePriester serves as the Vice Chair of the KCA's Board of Directors and currently works as the General Manager and Vice President of Operations at HealthCare Partners, A DaVita Medical Group. We spoke with Craig about what motivated him to join our Board of Directors and enter the medical field. What motivated you to get involved with the Kidney…

Spotlight: Nancy Moldawer of the KCA's Clinical Advisory Board thumbnail image

Spotlight: Nancy Moldawer of the KCA's Clinical Advisory Board

Nancy Moldawer, RN, MSN, is the Co-Chair of the KCA’s Clinical Advisory Board and currently works at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. We spoke to Nancy about her work in the KCA and in medicine. How long have you been working with the KCA and what motivated you to get involved? I have been a part of the Nurse Advisory Board…

Top fundraisers helped make our 74K Challenge a virtual success. thumbnail image

Top fundraisers helped make our 74K Challenge a virtual success.

Donor Story, Event, KCA

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCAMDH0jlQj/ In June, the Kidney Cancer Association launched the 74K Challenge – a community fundraising effort for kidney cancer research. Nearly 74,000 people are estimated to be diagnosed with kidney cancer this year and the KCA challenged the community to walk, bike, swim, and more to raise awareness and funds for kidney cancer research. Participants were able to share their…

Spotlight: Shelley Robson of the KCA's Board of Directors thumbnail image

Spotlight: Shelley Robson of the KCA's Board of Directors

Shelley Robson is a member of the KCA's Board of Directors and currently works as the Senior Director of Trusts, Estates, and Gift Planning for the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. We spoke with Shelley about what motivated her to join our Board of Directors. What motivated you to get involved with the Kidney Cancer Association? I have worked…

It’s our 30th anniversary, celebrate with us! thumbnail image

It’s our 30th anniversary, celebrate with us!

2020 marks the Kidney Cancer Association's 30th anniversary! Founded in 1990 by a small but committed group of patients and doctors in Chicago, we're celebrating huge milestones and advances in research, in kidney cancer care and treatment, and in advocacy. We want YOU to be part of the story! There are lots of memorable moments over the course of a…

Meet our Patient Liaison: Rosemary Chustak

There are so many unknowns, considerations, and decisions to be made when living with kidney cancer. At the very least, people might feel overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. That is what I am here to alleviate! As the Patient Liaison with the KCA’s Patient Navigator Program, my goal is to reduce the stressors that negatively impact your quality of life and…

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