“I definitely was losing a little bit of hope to how the system was, just because there’s so many people waiting for transplants.”
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Hispanic Americans.
There’s a different theme for Hispanic Heritage Month each year.
This year the theme is ‘Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,’ recognizing and honoring the legacy, contributions, and advocacy for Latinos in healthcare.
Gustavo Cappelmann was born and raised until age 11 in Mexico City. At 11, Cappelmann got very sick and his family moved to Louisville for better healthcare options.
He was diagnosed with diabetes at a young age, and then was told his kidneys were failing.
“Once I knew my kidney was failing, it was more shocking. It didn’t really hit me until I was in dialysis, and I was getting blood infusions and things like that,” …