The Mission of the Kidney Stone Collaborative
Video Transcript
Thank you so much for visiting with our community.
We know that kidney stones are painful,
unpredictable, and life-changing.
We want to interrupt this cycle,
which is why we formed this foundation
to build a strong community that connects
and shares and educates.
Our collective path carries a wealth of experiences
that we can use to help ease the burden that stones cause.
We believe research is one of the keys
to unlocking better care for everyone
affected by kidney stones.
Think of it like upgrading the tools
doctors use for treatment.
We can understand why stones form.
We can find new drugs to stop stones even before they grow.
We can develop more precise surgery and ease recovery,
but this research won’t happen without your help.
Every dollar you or your friends
or your family donates helps to develop better treatments,
can prevent repeat kidney stones and improve care.
Join us today and let’s pave the way for a future
free from kidney stones.
Summary
Josh Stern, founder of the Kidney Stone Collaborative, emphasizes the mission of the foundation: to reduce the pain and unpredictability of kidney stones by building a connected, informed community. The organization focuses on sharing experiences, educating patients, and advancing research to improve care. By supporting the Collaborative, donors help fund studies that explore why stones form, develop new medications to prevent them, and create more precise surgical techniques that ease recovery. Stern stresses that these advancements rely on community involvement and contributions. The foundation’s goal is to interrupt the cycle of kidney stones, prevent recurrence, and enhance treatment outcomes, ultimately working toward a future where individuals can live free from kidney stones through collaboration and innovation.