
Platinum Kidney
"My Story"
by Justin Pham
Photos by Artist, Ron Ronson
Feb, 2024




My Story.


"Discover My Journey"
I’m no stranger to kidney disease. At a young age, I was diagnosed with CKD and had my first surgery at just 9 years old. The procedure left me with two half kidneys, As I entered adulthood, in my late 20s, my kidneys finally gave out and lost all function. This put me in a position where I had to explore some options to survive. I chose peritoneal dialysis (PD) as my main treatment. I now do it 7 days a week for 9–10 hours every night. While managing this, I’m also balancing my personal life, staying active, and keeping a positive mindset.
I’ve turned my health journey into a mission: raising awareness about kidney disease. By openly sharing my ongoing story on social media, I’ve grown my TikTok following to over 50k and it’s still growing. My goal is to educate the public, help prevent others from developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), and inspire hope.
I’m currently on the waitlist for a kidney transplant and actively searching for a living donor (blood type 0+).Thank you for reading my story. If you or someone you know is considering becoming a living donor, please reach out together we can make a life changing difference.
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