My Journey
Butterfly needles. IVs. Bedpans. Noisy medical machines. Gauze. Alcohol. Frigid stethoscopes. There’s no rest, there’s no privacy and there’s no promises. There is however worry, uncertainty, anger, and fear. This. This is how it feels to be a perpetual, continual, regularized chronically ill patient. You sit and lie in the hospital bed or emergency room for hours and hours on end waiting to get your vitals taken, your labs taken, keeping conversations with hospital staff at surface level, seeing other patients suffering. You wait for hours to talk to your doctor for 2 minutes reporting how well or inadequate your condition is and the limited options there are to fix it.
PROUD MEMBER of LOCAL BUSINESSES
Central Valley Asian Chamber Of Commerce
Eleanor Woman's Of United Way
Grace And Mercy
Greater Stockton Chamber Of Commerce
Health Plan Of San Joaquin
Junior League Of San Joaquin
​Filipino American National Historical Society
Loel Senior Center
Lodi Chamber Of Commerce
Lodi Downtown Business Alliance
Lodi Woman's Club
Love Lodi
Rotary Club
Grace and Mercy ​Foundation
Meeting Times
APRIL 9 • 5:30pm – 6:30pm
YMO Support Group
A compassionate community where individuals affected by kidney disease can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Our support group offers:
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Emotional Support – A safe space to share challenges and victories.
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Educational Resources – Learn about kidney health, treatment options, and lifestyle management.
MAY 21 • 5:30pm – 6:30pm
SOLO Kidney Club
A proactive community dedicated to kidney health and advocacy, focusing on:
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Raising Awareness – Spreading knowledge about kidney disease prevention and treatment.
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Health & Wellness Activities – Encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
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Advocacy & Outreach – Engaging with the community to make a difference and learn about kidney living donor.
JULY 9 • 5:30pm – 6:30pm
YMO Support Group
A compassionate community where individuals affected by kidney disease can connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. Our support group offers:
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Emotional Support – A safe space to share challenges and victories.
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Educational Resources – Learn about kidney health, treatment options, and lifestyle management.
AUGUST 20 • 5:30pm – 6:30pm
SOLO Kidney Club
A proactive community dedicated to kidney health and advocacy, focusing on:
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Raising Awareness – Spreading knowledge about kidney disease prevention and treatment.
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Health & Wellness Activities – Encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
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Advocacy & Outreach – Engaging with the community to make a difference and learn about kidney living donor.