- Lori Hartwell
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known_for = Founder of theRenal Support Network and author of "Chronically Happy: Joyful Living in Spite of Chronic Illness"
occupation = President of theRenal Support Network
nationality = AmericanLori Hartwell is the Founder and President of the
Renal Support Network , author of "Chronically Happy: Joyful Living in Spite of Chronic Illness", and co-host of KidneyTalk, a biweekly webcast of issues of interest to those with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).CKD History
Diagnosed at the age of 2 in 1968 Ms. Hartwell has had 12 years of dialysis and three transplants. [ [http://dist21.casen.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_PR&SEC={4C48CECE-D974-4F7F-9F6C-D3FB4B481ECB}&DE={C82EA858-A9F8-41DB-BC38-BFFAFE8F6862}] Senator Jack Scott Announces “Woman of the Year"]
Renal Support Network
Hartwell founded the
Renal Support Network (RSN) in 1993 as an American nonprofit, kidney patient-focused, kidney patient-run organization to benefit individuals affected by CKD. Hartwell began an annual Renal Teen Prom in 1999. As of 2008 nine Renal teen Proms have been held in Los Angeles and one in Washington DC. [ [http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jan/28/a-dance-to-remember/] Ventura County Star 2008 Renal Teen Prom coverage]KidneyTalk
Is a bi-weekly webcast Hartwell co-hosts with
Stephen Furst . The shows run about 30 minutes covering topics of interest to those with CKD. KidneyTalk's first show was on June 6, 2006.Awards
* Received the "2003 Quality of Life" award from Nephrology News & Issues Magazine
* In October 2005 received the “Women in Business Award,” presented by the California State Legislature
* Named "2005 Woman of the Year" by California State Senator Jack Scott. [ [http://dist21.casen.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_PR&SEC={4C48CECE-D974-4F7F-9F6C-D3FB4B481ECB}&DE={C82EA858-A9F8-41DB-BC38-BFFAFE8F6862}] Senator Jack Scott Announces “Woman of the Year"]Bibliography
Hartwell, Lori. (2002). "Chronically Happy: Joyful Living In Spite Of Chronic Illness" Poetic Media Press. ISBN 0-97227-830-3
References
External links
* [http://www.lorihartwell.com/ Hartwell Communications]
* [http://www.rsnhope.org/index.php Renal Support Network]
* [http://www.rsnhope.org/programs/kidney_talk3.php KidneyTalk biweekly webcast]
* [http://www.rsnhope.org/programs/renal_teen_prom2.php Renal Teen Prom]
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