2025 Strut Warrior
Noah!
Noah is 16 years old, and his kidney journey began before he was even born. During pregnancy, doctors discovered that one of his kidneys was not developing properly and would eventually fail. There was uncertainty about how well his other kidney would function, so Noah’s family prepared for a difficult road ahead.
When Noah was born, he spent his first month in the NICU. Doctors confirmed that he had a multicystic dysplastic kidney. For a time, his remaining kidney was able to keep him stable, but it required close monitoring.
At just 4 years old, Noah went into renal failure. His family met Dr. Rozansky and the ICU team, and Noah’s medical journey intensified. He needed a displsocute tube, and throughout his childhood, he was in and out of the hospital. By the time he was older, he required a urostomy bag, and he faced many complications related to his kidney disease.
In June 2025, right before Northwest Kidney Kids Youth Camp, Noah was hospitalized again and had a port placed for dialysis. Still, he was determined not to miss camp. While there, he even received hemodialysis treatments so he could experience the joy and connection of being with other kids who understood his journey.
This fall, Noah began the testing process to be approved for a kidney transplant. His family hopes he’ll be listed by January 2026, and they’re praying for a transplant in the spring.
Through every challenge—NICU stays, surgeries, tubes, dialysis, and hospital visits—Noah has shown resilience and strength. His story is still being written, but his hope for a healthier future keeps him and his family moving forward.
