Danielle & I made this video about her renal failure for her 3rd grade class to better understand what she goes through during dialysis. She has been getting bullied, yes, bullied because of the central line in her neck (some kids say it's disgusting or "Ew, you have a stick in your neck") and because of her small stature. She's 8 & she's the size of a 5 year old. The kidneys regulate the growth hormones. Danielle has remained upbeat about her kidneys & we are waiting for a donor as her Dad & I aren't a blood match to her. She's such a positive kid & lots of adults could learn a thing or two from all the kids at the dialysis clinic. This video could also teach other kids who may are facing the prospects of having to go through dialysis in the future to see that it isn't quite so scary.
Update: As of December 21, 2011 Danielle was given the ultimate gift of a kidney from our cousin!! She is doing very well now post-transplant and we plan on making a Diary of a Transplanted kid video soon. Thank you all for your supportive comments and love. I hope you all out there struggling with kidney disease and failure stay positive and may God Bless you all.
~Mom & Danielle
