The Pursuit of Transplant — One life, one chance, one kidney.

My Story My name is Tristian Wallace. Six years ago, kidney failure changed my life. Since then, dialysis has kept me alive. Twice every week, I spend hours connected to a machine that does the work my kidneys can no longer do. It is exhausting, restrictive, and at times overwhelming, but it has given me the chance to keep fighting. Dialysis is not a cure. It is a lifeline that keeps me going while I work toward the opportunity that could change everything: a kidney transplant. Living With Kidney Failure When my kidneys failed, my future suddenly became uncertain. The routines most people take for granted—eating freely, traveling, making plans without thinking about treatments—became much more complicated. Dialysis now shapes every week of my life. But I refused to let kidney disease completely define me. I chose to keep creating, keep learning, and keep moving forward. Why I Write Writing became more than a hobby. It became a way to keep hope alive. During dialysis and through difficu...