MASS GROUP TO KICK OFF NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH BY ADVOCATING FOR POPULAR GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE WITH ONLY A 5% FUNCTIONING KIDNEY

Trinnete Britt-Johnson
Trinnete Britt-Johnson

 

MASS GROUP TO KICK OFF NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH BY ADVOCATING

 FOR POPULAR GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE WITH ONLY A 5% FUNCTIONING KIDNEY

Government leaders, Medical Professionals, Civic and Community leaders will gather at the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois Offices as they advocate for a woman of distinction, selflessness, and grace in a kickoff of National Kidney Month. Trinette Britt, considered by many as a pioneer for women in government, is now in the fight of her life as she seeks a kidney that will allow her to continue her remarkable life of service. Her current kidneys are functioning at an alarming 5%.

“There could be no better scenario in jump starting National Kidney Month than to advocate for people who are yet challenged in hopes of receiving a kidney donation. Ms. Britt represents thousands of patients who are at the mercy of the general public in offering themselves for testing. Trinette has been in this fight for some time. While it may appear that time is not on her side, we are yet hopeful that a loving person will come forth and clear testing.” says Mr. Jack Lynch, the foremost advocate of organ donations.

Trinette was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by a nephrologist some years ago after her general practitioner reviewed results from lab blood work that indicated some of her blood levels were elevated. Her doctors at the time were vague on the diagnosis and suggested that she reduce her intake on such items as salt, chips, popcorn, and peanuts.

Trinette stopped seeing the nephrologist because her health insurance changed, and she didn’t realize at that time that her condition was life threatening. She was neither educated nor informed. Her focus was being diagnosed with hypertension or high blood pressure. She was only concerned about potential strokes and heart attacks. Managing hypertension was her priority.

However, in 2020 she was hospitalized at the inception of Covid 19 and was then told that she had some dire health issues. She was diagnosed with a tumor in February 2020 and due to Covid had to wait until August for surgery. The tumor had grown too large and wrapped itself around one of her kidneys. Doctors were forced to remove that particular kidney.

However, now nearly two and a half years after the surgery, Trinette’s remaining kidney is functioning to an alarming low life-threatening level.

After keeping her diagnosis private, Trinette has now informed her friends, family, and associates of her battle. From her transparency an influential group of politicians, civic leaders, medical professionals, and organ donor advocates have formed a public relations campaign not only concerning Trinette’s challenges, but also the racial disparities and inequities of kidney disease.

“Trinette has been a true pillar of support for so many government leaders throughout Cook County. Particularly for women of color. She has much to do with the upward mobility of the southland as anyone. We are banding together in her fight for life, but also to bring awareness during National Kidney Month concerning the challenges that many African Americans face when in need of an organ donation. “says Rich Township Supervisor and Democratic Committeeman Calvin Jordan.

Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin adds, “Trinette is such a stallworth in Illinois politics and has been steadfast in her advocacy for women in government. She has given so much of her time and energy in the promotion of good government. It’s now due time that we stand with her, fight with her and win with her!”

Trinette is also receiving support from Dr. Jack Lynch, considered by many as a pioneer of transplant medicine. Dr Lynch is commonly known for developing and maintaining communications that promote organ and tissue donation within selected community groups and hospitals.

“Trinette is an extraordinary woman with an enormous zest for life. I am so proud of her ability to be transparent through this process. Moreover, I am impressed that she is not alone in this fight. The caliber of support she has received will be a key factor in overcoming this challenge. But its also a reminder that particularly for African Americans, timing is critical in managing kidney disease. “says Mr. Lynch.

The collective body of professionals, community leaders and advocates will stress the importance of National Kidney Month as well as the continuing fight to get citizens to engage themselves with the organ donation process.

The mass group of notables is urging the public who may want to be tested or to get involved with Trinette’s fight for life, to email their information to akidneyfortrinette@gmail.com.

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