2. Sarah Hyland
Not just the big sister in your favorite sitcom, Modern Family, Sarah Hyland is a big face in the kidney health community. After a kidney dysplasia as a young child, Hyland went on to battle the disease for years before receiving two kidney transplants, the first one from her father in 2012. When her body rejected that transplant, she went on to receive a second transplant in 2017 from her brother. But, as many transplant recipients know, kidney disease remains a lifelong battle even after surgery. Hyland has recently come forward to discuss her current health condition, sharing that she has been on bed rest for much of 2017, requiring dialysis treatments and years of anti-rejection medication. The most important health concern of Hyland’s? Staying strong. She’s been focusing on eating well, building muscle, and taking care of her body, mind, and soul. The battle may wage on, but the war is Hyland’s to win.