Ronald Stevenson’s journey to overcome kidney disease

Ronald Stevenson, a 40-year-old father, coach, and community leader, is fighting for his life while continuing to dedicate himself to the youth he mentors. A coach for the Pikesville Wildcat 12U National Team for over a decade, Stevenson is battling Stage 5 kidney disease, the most advanced stage of chronic kidney disease. Despite his condition, which leaves him exhausted and often feeling sick, Stevenson remains committed to his players and family, asking for help as he faces an urgent need for a kidney transplant. On Thursday nights, Stevenson can still be found on the football field, coaching young athletes, imparting life lessons, and emphasizing teamwork and family. "It’s not about the wins and losses, it’s about the family," Stevenson says. "I preach to my kids—we’re not just a football team, we’re a family." However, it’s a struggle to keep up with his active role in the community. "I can’t really coach at full strength like I used to," Stevenson admits. "I’m not as active as much anymore. I get tired fast, I get winded, and I feel sick often." READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/voices/pikesville-coach-with-stage-5-kidney-disease-asks-for-help-in-finding-a-donor

Ronald Stevenson, a 40-year-old father, coach, and community leader, is fighting for his life while continuing to dedicate himself to the youth he mentors. A coach for the Pikesville Wildcat 12U National Team for over a decade, Stevenson is battling Stage 5 kidney disease, the most advanced stage of chronic kidney disease. Despite his condition, which leaves him exhausted and often feeling sick, Stevenson remains committed to his players and family, asking for help as he faces an urgent need for a kidney transplant.

On Thursday nights, Stevenson can still be found on the football field, coaching young athletes, imparting life lessons, and emphasizing teamwork and family. "It’s not about the wins and losses, it’s about the family," Stevenson says. "I preach to my kids—we’re not just a football team, we’re a family.

" However, it’s a struggle to keep up with his active role in the community. "I can’t really coach at full strength like I used to," Stevenson admits. "I’m not as active as much anymore.

I get tired fast, I get winded, and I feel sick often." READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.

com/voices/pikesville-coach-with-stage-5-kidney-disease-asks-for-help-in-finding-a-donor.