W e e k l y COLTON COURIER
Vol 146 , NO. 24
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May 31 , 2018
One f amily’s jour ney living with genetic kidney disease, awaiting donor
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By maryjoy duncan
THIS WEEK
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he Carrasco family is on a mission to spread awareness about kidney disease, specifically the genetic disorder Polycystic Kidney Disease (PDK). Beatrice “Molly” Carrasco, 78, and her husband Pete, 80, were stunned by her unexpected diagnosis of PDK years ago, but were reassured by her physician that her kidney function would deteriorate very slowly and she would likely die from a stroke, heart attack or some other disease. In March of 2016 their ray of hope was dashed when her nephrologist informed them that Molly’s kidney function was so low that she would require dialysis, which she began in September that year. Today Molly undergoes peritoneal dialysis five nights a week at home as she awaits a living kidney donor. “I have to be strong for her, it’s just her and I now,” said Pete, who has been married to Molly for 58 years. “I tell her that I am Molly, cont. on pg. 2
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CarrasCo Family
Beatrice “molly” Carrasco suffers from the genetic disorder polycystic Kidney Disease and is awaiting a living donor. her husband, Pete, of 58 years, has been by her side each step of their journey.
Ceniceros Music Scholar ship awarded to Kristi Oliveira - musician, athlete, scholar
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musician, athlete, and scholar - meet Kristi Belle Oliveira, a Bloomington High School senior selected to receive Ceniceros Music Scholarship Award for the 2017 - 2018 academic year in recognition of her superior musicianship, academic success, dependability, loyalty and cooperation. According to Ceniceros it is rare to see a student excel in a mix of cheer, violin and academics. Kristi will be graduating with an overall GPA of 4.12. “She is amazing, she performed at many concerts and cheered for four years, it’s time we cheer her on,” Ceniceros remarked. A four-year cheerleader, Kristi currently plays violin for the University of Redlands youth symphonies and orchestras, where she will be attending college in the fall. I am so happy to be recognized for my music, it’s always been Kristi , cont. on pg. 2
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randall CeniCeros
Kristi Belle oliveira received the ceniceros Music scholarship Award presented to her on Wednesday, May 23. she is pictured with cJusD Board of education trustee randall Ceniceros.