"Dialysis to the Docks encourages physical exercise, outdoor activities, and gives patients hope."
"Thinking about my father who lived most of his adult life on dialysis and seeing that process. Now in retrospect, I'm wishing that he had this community and this support system and this access to nature."
"It's been 5 years. And the machine is getting heavy. I don't like to travel…this outing with Dialysis to the Docks is my outing!"
"What Vaunita's doing is amazing."
"Sailing with Dialysis to the Docks was a breath of fresh air! It felt amazing to be out on the water with my family, forgetting about dialysis for a while. The crew was fantastic."
"An important way of caring for someone is to remember that they have their own autonomy and that they still have dreams and aspirations, things that they want to do…to help them do those things and go out there and not be looked upon as a sick person is really important."
"This wasn't just a sailing trip, it was a community experience. We all shared stories and found support in each other. Thank you for creating such a special space."
"It's so great to see him doing something that he loves."