After the loss of their daughter, the Swope family is dedicated to honoring her memory by helping other patients like her.
Rhonda and Rondell Swope’s daughter Lauren was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 11. As the disease progressed it damaged her kidneys, but it didn’t dim her spirit.
“She was outgoing. She was a rebel, didn’t always follow the rules. She was a loving daughter and just an all-around fun person,” said Rhonda.
Her parents said Lauren’s loving spirit inspired her to look out for other dialysis patients, no matter how much pain she may have been in…