From dialysis to the dance floor. His dream of line dancing again drove every step of his recovery.

In July 2017, I was told my kidneys were functioning at only 5% and I needed to start dialysis immediately. After struggling to find a trainer who truly understood my needs as a dialysis patient, I found Kidney Care Coaches and owner Tifiro Cook — a two-time kidney recipient himself. Through personalized nutrition and exercise coaching, I lost nearly 90 lbs. and qualified for the transplant list, receiving my transplant on May 25th, 2022. The habits and accountability I built with Kidney Care Coaches not only got me to the transplant — they're helping me thrive afterward.

(Photo by Kampus Production represents his goal, not the client himself.)