Changing Lives

Each engaging episode of Fixing Paco educates dialysis patients and their families about the treatment option of kidney transplantation, living donation, and being proactive in healthcare.

Videos from the Fixing Paco: Changing Lives series supplement the episodes. These videos feature expert input from physicians and mental health professionals on kidney disease prevention, providing vital educational information to help raise awareness and empower positive choices.

Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 2.1
Episode 2.2
Episode 2.3
Episode 2.4

Thank You!

The MNITF extends a special thank you to the OneLegacy Foundation for a generous grant to fund the theater, TV/cable, and radio airtime for the OneLegacy service area.

The MNITF would also like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals who contributed to this PSA effort:​

  • Joe Camareno, Celtino Entertainment Group
  • Natasha Campos, RN, Transplant Coordinator, St. Vincent Medical Center
  • Lori Hartwell, Renal Support Network
  • Kathleen Hostert, OneLegacy
  • Tania Llavaneras, OneLegacy
  • Michael Salvatore
  • Roberto B. Vargas, MD, MPH, David Geffin School of Medicine, UCLA
  • Stephanie Wiand, Celtino Entertainment Group

Thank you to the dialysis patients, living donors, and transplant recipients who shared their stories with us!​

  • Norma Araos
  • Jeanne & Keenan Cheung
  • DeWayne Cox
  • Reginal “Reggie” Griffin
  • Lilly Hernandez
  • Claudia Sanchez

Help us save and improve the lives of those with end-stage organ disease!