A Kidney For Karen

02/06/2026

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Breaking News: By ending the government shutdown, Congress has restored full funding for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) reversing cuts of 57% that were made under the March 2025 Continuing Resolution!

CDMRP plays and essential role in advancing PKD research — delivering $80 million in PKD funding since 2020.

This is proof that advocacy works. We’re grateful for our bipartisan champions on Capitol Hill and the many PKD advocates who’ve been part of the movement that made this possible.

12/29/2025

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12/25/2025

Donna is a true warrior fighting for patients with kidney disease. She has been working as my advocate while also advocating for many others like me who are in need of a kidney transplant. I am so grateful for her and all she does. Please take a moment to listen to her story.

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Episode 18: Donna Tissot talks about the life-changing impact of organ donation and why she works to inspire others to register, give hope, and save lives.

12/17/2025

This brings so much hope!!

The new grant will fund the enrollment of 10 additional patients in the trial and support research into the science behind immune tolerance.

11/01/2025

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During an interview on TODAY about his latest movie, "Now You See Me: Now You Don't," actor Jesse Eisenberg revealed his plans to donate one of his kidneys i...

10/28/2025

To all of my friends and family, if you would please consider sharing this poster, it will mean the world to me. I have registered with the Renewal program. They are a non-profit organization that will help guide me on my journey to finding a kidney donor. The are associated with the Hackensack Kidney Transplant program. If you would like to learn more, their website information is listed in the flyer. Thank you all for being my cheer squad! I really appreciate each and every one of you!

09/29/2025

My very 1st 5K walk is complete! I'm exhausted, but so happy. Thank you to those who donated- we reached over $800.00!! And thank you to Dr. Gluck, Joe & Robyn Dietz, Mike Andersen, Jim Pierson, and Brandon Zabriskie for being on my team! Here are a few pictures to start, I'll add more as they become available. And I'd also like to thank the PKD Foundation for all you do to help patients and for funding important research. I have faith that a cure can be found! Oh!!! And thank you to Lisa Natoli at Mainly Menus for designing our team t-shirts!!

09/25/2025

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NEW YORK (PIX11) — September is PKD awareness month, and it’s an opportunity to spread the word about polycystic kidney disease.  PKD affects over 600,000 Americans and more than a…

09/23/2025

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My name is Karen Zabriskie and I am 55 years old. I have lived with chronic kidney disease for 38 years. I was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) when I was 17 years old. My hope is to receive a transplant so I can continue to experience life with my family, children, and grandson. I am looking for a living kidney donor. Would you please share my post with your family and friends?

I am currently listed at:
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ as well as Hackensack Meridian Health, in Hackensack, NJ.

All blood types are accepted as both transplant centers participate with the Paired Exchange Program.

If you or someone you know is interested in being a donor, please contact:

Cooperman Barnabas using this link: http://cbmclivingdonor.org
or by calling Taryn at (973) 322-5082

Hackensack Meridian Health by calling Susana at (551)996-1814

Please mention my name when contacting either program.

09/16/2025