My name is Ariana Barton, I’m 31 years old, and I live in Houston with my husband and our cats. I am living with a rare and incurable kidney disease called IgA Nephropathy. Soon after my diagnosis I discovered a passion for advocacy and began volunteering with several patient organizations to help increase awareness and support my fellow rare disease and kidney disease patients. As a certified Community Health Worker and Kidney Health Coach, I am thankful for the opportunity to provide education and support to newly diagnosed patients.