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« on: November 01, 2012, 12:22:54 PM »
I received an email today from Lori Hartwell's Renal Support Network giving details on bracelets she has made honoring various people who have helped her through her life with renal failure.  One of those people is our own Okarol.  Here is the link to where you can view the bracelets, read about the people to whom they are dedicated, and even get one if you donate.

We all know that Okarol is utterly tireless in advocating for her daughter, Jenna, and for all of us who are fighting to survive CKD.  It is nice to have a tangible way in which we can thank her.

Thank you for all you do here on IHD and "in real life".   :grouphug;
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« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2012, 07:51:06 PM »
MM, where's the link?   :waiting;
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« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2012, 08:05:15 PM »
Way to go!! So well deserved!!!!!!!! Karol is the uber-advocate and works so hard on all our behalf - both here with IHD, supporting RSN not to mention, and most importantly, supporting the lovely Jenna with so many efforts. I wonder where she finds time to sleep and recharge.

 :2thumbsup; :yahoo; :clap; :2thumbsup; :yahoo; :clap; :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2012, 09:05:13 PM »
Quote from: jbeany on November 01, 2012, 07:51:06 PM
MM, where's the link?   :waiting;


http://www.rsnhope.org/embracehope/bracelets/


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« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2012, 01:53:39 AM »
 :bandance; Thanks - what an honor!!
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« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2012, 05:56:17 AM »
Congratulations Karol!
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« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2012, 01:40:24 AM »
Brrr!!! They gave me the shivers!  In a good way of course. Congratulations Karol.
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