Dakota Watson is 20 years and diagnosed with VACTERL Association at birth. He has spent his whole life living with this syndrome and the medical complications that come with it. At 16 years old he received his first transplant. 

The information in this episode is from the perspective of the interviewee and their own understanding of their disease and the medical terms that come with managing that disease. Please discuss any treatments, conditions with your own medical team. 

This podcast is produced by NW Kidney Kids, a 501(c)3 serving children with CKD since 2006. To get more information about programs please visit www.nwkidneykids.org. Also, find us on social @nwkidneykids

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More Information on VATERS Syndrome (AKA VACTERL Association): https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/vacterl-association/