Renal Support Network

RSN’s Annual Patient Essay Contest provides an outstanding opportunity for people who have chronic kidney disease, including people on dialysis and kidney transplant recipients, to make a valuable contribution to society by expressing their ideas, views, and most importantly, hope. The 17th annual contest theme “Kidney Warriors: How Do You Fight This Battle And Win?” allowed writers to share their courageous perspective of survival. Entrants needed to meet only one qualification — to have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Winners received cash prizes and are featured in RSN’s KidneyTalk Magazine and on RSNHope.org.

Thank you to everyone who entered RSN’s 17th annual essay contest! Read the Press Release.

Read and listen to the winning essays:

“We have created a following of amazing writers. We received over 100 essays from all across the United States. I read each one with pride, tears and admiration for the strength of my peers. Judging is very challenging, and I want to give everyone a prize. RSN has a committee of judges who help us determine the winners. It was so close we added a 4^th place prize and have more honorable mention winners than ever. This year the top five essay winners recorded audio of themselves reading their essays. This new feature offers a unique, personal connection with the listener and has breathed spirited life into their stories. I am blown away by their narrating skill and how the emotional journey was evoked by their readings. We discovered an untapped talent!” says Lori Hartwell, President and Founder of RSN.

RSN’s book of essays “Hope, Inspiration & Wisdom: A Treasury of Thoughts on Coping with Kidney Disease” is available for purchase.
Order the Printed Book for $14.95 or the Kindle Book for $6.99

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