By Angee Barnett,
Publication Date: 2025-11-12 13:00:00
Finding Strength in the Unexpected
They say you can’t pour from an empty cup, but what if your “cup” is filled by chasing soccer balls, art supplies, and hope, all while working for a company that has your back? My journey as a mom to a teenager with chronic kidney disease is anything but typical, and the support I’ve found at Cisco is just as extraordinary.
When Life Changes Overnight
I In 2019, everything changed for my family. What we thought was just a stubborn case of the flu quickly led to an ER visit for pneumonia and the unexpected diagnosis of Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease for my daughter. Suddenly we were navigating surgeries, endless appointments, and the stark reality that her kidneys would never fully recover.
Today, her kidneys function at less than 15%, and despite corrective surgery slowing the damage, she is now actively seeking a kidney donor for transplant. This critical step offers her the chance to stay on the field as a competitive goalkeeper,…
