08/03/2026
Hello from Bob:
If you've visited my page, you've probably noticed it's filled with photos of me in the woods—sometimes by myself, but more often with Stephanie and Homer, our Golden Retriever.
I grew up in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. It often surprises people to learn that Pittsburgh is known as "the City of Parks." At the end of my street was Frick Park, one of Pittsburgh's most beloved parks, with miles of beautiful wooded trails. As a little boy, I spent countless hours exploring those paths, imagining I was the first person to discover them. I'd even give the trails my own names.
That's where my love of nature began to bloom, and it's been a huge passion, and part of my identity throughout my life. Being in the woods has always brought me peace, perspective, and a sense of home. It's never just been a hobby - it's been part of who I am.
But sadly, kidney disease has taken that away from me.
My greatest hope is that a kidney transplant will give me the chance to return to the woods with Stephanie and Homer and reconnect with my love of nature - a part of myself that I've deeply missed.
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