Stories That Inspire
Sometimes the most powerful medicine isn’t found in prescriptions, but in the words of someone who has walked where you’re walking now.
Nick A.
Nick's lived experience showed him the world does not stop with his diagnosis. You can still have a wonderful, joyous, and very fulfilling life.
Meet Nick, a recently graduated pharmacist who enjoys live music, has a "ridiculous collection of hot sauces," and loves making people laugh. After his younger brother's diagnosis revealed the hereditary nature of their condition, Nick remembers the overwhelming confusion of that time—not even understanding what high blood pressure was, let alone a rare kidney disease. Now, having navigated dialysis, a kidney transplant, and pharmacy school, he's transformed that early bewilderment into purpose. His message to those newly diagnosed reflects his lived experience: "It's not the end of the world. The world does not stop with that diagnosis... You can still have a wonderful, joyous, and very fulfilling life while dealing with this disease. It does not define who you are."
Sometimes the most powerful medicine isn’t found in prescriptions, but in the words of someone who has walked where you’re walking now.