03/12/2026
During we celebrate stories like Dr. Faith Krausman's, who received a lifesaving kidney transplant in July 2015 after living for years with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Her life changed thanks to the incredible generosity of her friend, Judy, who stepped forward as a living kidney donor.
“When Judy told me she was going to be my donor, I was overwhelmed,” said Dr. Krausman. “I am so grateful it’s beyond words. Every single day I feel blessed to have this gift of life.”
Today, Dr. Krausman is back to doing what she loves—caring for animals through her mobile veterinary practice, Vet-On-Wheels—while also embracing new passions, like performing music in jazz ensembles after earning a degree in Jazz Studies in 2023.
Each July, Dr. Krausman and Judy celebrate their “kidney-versary” and continue honoring the gift of life together, including participating in the NJ Sharing Network 5K Celebration of Life with their team, Keeping the Faith.
“One person’s decision can change everything,” Dr. Krausman shares. “You only need one kidney to live - but you can give someone else an entire future.”
Register as an organ and tissue donor at NJSharingNetwork.org/Register 💙💚