We’re excited to announce our recipient Janie Cardiel, who will be honored at the Women Helping Women Fall benefit on September 21st. We hope you will join us to show your support and love for Janie. Tickets are on sale now!

For a glimpse into Janie’s journey, please read her personal story below.

My name is Janie Cardiel, and I will turn 61 in September. I've been living with chronic diabetes since I was 36 and have been on insulin for about 13 years. It was then that I discovered I had kidney failure. Three years later, I began dialysis. The in-center dialysis was tough on my body, causing my blood pressure to drop dangerously low and even making me lose my voice until my treatment was over.

Thankfully, switching to Peritoneal Dialysis made things easier. With this treatment, I didn't have to deal with needles, blood, low blood pressure, losing my voice, getting sick, or leaving my house. On August 14th 2021 I received the life-changing call for a kidney transplant. My daughters, Gina and Erika, and I rushed to San Francisco after midnight, and I received my new kidney.

For two years, everything was great, but in May 2023 I developed a tiny ulcer on my second toe, which unfortunately led to its amputation on October 30th despite all my efforts to prevent it. Then, in January 2024, another ulcer appeared on my big toe. I have been battling further amputation ever since. This illness has taken a toll not just on my health but on my overall well-being, causing significant financial strain as well.

I pray for better health and to be around to see my grandkids, grow, be successful, get married and love their lives and families.

I am deeply thankful for being selected as a benefit recipient. It means so much to know that there is a community to surround and uplift me during tough times.

Women Helping Women

Benefit for Janie Cardiel