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« on: February 24, 2008, 06:13:47 PM »
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Hi my name is Tabitha. I am from Oregon, I have been a dialysis patient since July of 2006. I did in center hemo up till November of 2007, I now am a home hemo patient and find its much better.  My kidney failure is from diabetes, runs both sides of the family.
      I have had my share of ups and downs. My biggest struggle is fluid and phrouserous. 

I  co-founded a non-profit organization Salem Dialysis Advocates for patients the first of this year. Were changing the Salem part to Oregon. We are incorporating these programs in, Transportation, Rent/Utilities  Medication, life enrichment, and were starting to look into putting food bank in to the centers.  What were trying to do is help patients with needs as well as being supportive. We want to educate the public and patients to. 
      Were hoping take this state wide and getting the other centers involved. I hope if anyone would like to know more feel free to contact me.


Thank you for taking the time to read this and getting to know me.
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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2008, 06:34:50 PM »
Hello Fierceheart and welcome to ihatedialysis.com.
This organization you are involved with would be a huge help Nationwide. Is there a website to your organization? I hope we become a source of information to you. Hope to see you in the forums.

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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2008, 07:01:54 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2008, 07:39:40 PM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;

IHD is a fantastic place to be and a great place to network with other patients, caregivers, family members and people in the industry. I have been interested in getting involved in patient advocacy and helping patients with everday issues. I never figured out a way to make it happen; but it seems you are doing something similar! Good luck with your venture and I hope to hear more about what you are doing through your posts.

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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2008, 10:02:02 AM »
Welcome Fierceheart, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2008, 10:07:33 AM »
 :welcomesign;  Fierceheart  To IHD. We are a great group of people. Look forward to hearing more from you.
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2008, 10:07:57 AM »
Welcome

I once Diaylized in Salem as my brother lives in Keizer . Was a very nice center.


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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2008, 10:12:54 AM »
Hi Tabitha and welcome.   Is your mom's name Samantha by any chance?  Just kidding.  Your organization offers some really common sense and necessary assistance.  Tell us a little more about it.  How do you fund it?  How do you determine need?  Transportation for those unable to get to treatment is one of my pet peeves.  How would that be provided?  I look forward to hearing more about your organization.
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2008, 12:38:50 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2008, 12:47:48 PM »
 :welcomesign;

 :2thumbsup; Good cause

Love to hear more about your organiztion structure in the future.
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2008, 12:49:44 PM »
Welcome, Fierceheart!!! your organization sounds just like something a lot of people need!! How do they use it? Do you have a website?

By the way, welcome, for yourself!!! :welcomesign; :welcomesign;
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2008, 01:02:24 PM »
Hi and  :welcomesign; from the  :ukflag;.  I have a cousin living in Salem, she works part time for a homeless project, can't remember the name but I'll let you know when I DO remember!  Please let us know more about your project.
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« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2008, 02:03:27 PM »
Hi and welcome from another Oregonian.
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« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2008, 04:30:13 PM »
Hi Tabitha! I admire what you are doing.  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2008, 05:37:21 PM »
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Hi Fierceheart - love the name. There is a wealth of information here that is very helpful and insightful. post often!
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« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2008, 08:01:37 PM »
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« Reply #16 on: February 26, 2008, 11:54:06 AM »
Quote from: ODAT on February 25, 2008, 05:37:21 PM
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Hi Fierceheart - love the name.
I wanted to say that first!!!! :(
Anyway, welcome to our community!  I can see that Fierceheart is not only your name, it is the way you live.  wonderful the efforts you are making to make life more livable for others.  We are so glad to have you here, and we look forward to hearing much more from you, and about your advocacy. :grouphug;


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« Reply #17 on: February 26, 2008, 03:09:50 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: February 26, 2008, 04:43:41 PM »
Welcome Tabitha.  :waving;
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« Reply #19 on: February 26, 2008, 06:00:05 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Your project sounds great. I want to hear more about all that you are doing.  I'm so glad you found us. This is a wonderful source of information and support.
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« Reply #20 on: February 26, 2008, 06:40:38 PM »
Welcoem to IHD! Look forward to hearing more from you.  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #21 on: February 26, 2008, 09:03:57 PM »
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Hi from another Oregonian !

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« Reply #22 on: February 28, 2008, 08:05:39 PM »
It sounds like you have taken the ball and began to run with it with your organization. Many dialysis patients I have talked to need a little extra support in areas that Medicare does not cover. Sometimes transportation becomes a worry because due to little errors it gets cancelled or taken away or never was available.  I wish you lots of luck with it. Welcome to the boards!


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« Reply #23 on: February 28, 2008, 10:26:42 PM »
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I have had so many responses and thrilled that people want to hear more about my newly founded organization, Salem Dialysis Advocates for Patients and I will post more about here by this weekend.

Makes me eel good to know so many are encouraging Thank you. I really want to spread the word about this organization.
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« Reply #24 on: February 29, 2008, 01:30:42 AM »
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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