No one thinks kidney disease is funny. Yet when award-winning author and performer Sherman Alexie talks about it, he makes people laugh. And cry. The local literary hero will share stories of his life and his family's experience with kidney disease at Northwest Kidney Centers' 12th annual Breakfast of Hope Thursday, May 8, 2014.
The breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Ave., with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit organization's home dialysis program and charity care. Enrique Cerna, producer and host of KCTS-TV Connects, will serve as master of ceremonies. Also sharing the podium will be Lori Hartwell, founder of the Renal Support Network.
Alexie, a Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Indian, determined at a young age that he did not want to live his life on the reservation where he was born. But he wears that heritage proudly. Using vivid stories, Alexie draws in audiences with personal anecdotes that are often parables for larger lessons.
The breakfast, titled "Stories and Voices," will also feature a dramatic interpretation of the experience of several Northwest Kidney Centers patients, family members and staff members.
"Every person living with kidney disease has a treasure chest of inspirational stories," said Joyce F. Jackson, Northwest Kidney Centers president and CEO. "It is an honor for those of us who work here to experience their courage and grace under pressure day in and day out. We look forward to sharing just a few of their stories at this breakfast."
There is no charge for the Breakfast of Hope, but attendees are encouraged to make a gift of at least $150 per person. To register, visit www.nwkidney.org/breakfast or contact breakfast@nwkidney.org or 206-720-8585.
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