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Lucille received a gym membership from the foundation.

I have had kidney failure since 2001. The doctors are not sure what caused it, but it has also caused problems with my blood pressure. I recently had a parathyroidectomy. I have been trying to loose weight while still maintaining my renal diet. It’s really difficult when you don’t have an appetite to eat the way I should. I have been going to a local pool to exercise. I love to be in the water because I am able to move better and I am getting the exercise I need. After I exercise, I feel really good about myself, because I know I am doing what I need to do, and plus the exercise just makes you feel bettering general. I have a son who is not living with me right now, and I would very much like to get my life together so I can have him come back. If I can take care of my health and weight I might be eligible for transplant someday. I am currently doing my dialysis at home every day and it is going very well. I am hopeful for some help to get a membership at the local pool, because I cannot afford it on my own. I would hate to have to give up swimming, when I feel I have come so far and have made a commitment to doing it several times per week. I appreciate any help you could give me.