PAGCS Board Member in Need
Posted on Nov. 4, 2026 / Subscribe
Mike Kachurak, longtime PAGCS member and current Vendor Liaison to the Board, is in need of a kidney transplant. Please click the photo to learn how we can rally around Mike and his wife Alex.
Why I Need a Kidney
Sometimes, the greatest gift someone can give isn't something that can be wrapped or purchased. It's the gift of more time, more memories, and a second chance at life.
I am living with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), a chronic kidney disease that occurs when a protein called immunoglobulin A builds up in the kidneys, causing inflammation and damage over time.
Unfortunately, my kidney function has progressively declined and is now approximately 10%. I am facing advanced kidney disease and the reality that I need a kidney transplant.
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