Sheila Shaw: She cannot sit still!

An inspirational story of overcoming medical hurdles

Since 1987, Sheila has experienced medical problems what would devastate most peoples lives:

• Systemic lupus nephritis

• Hole in lung the size of a 50-cent piece

• Legionnaires pneumonia    

• Near death on several occasions

• Grand-mall seizures

• Complete kidney failure

• Five years of peritoneal dialysis

• Kidney transplant

This has not held Sheila back! In spite of requiring regular medical visits, monthly blood work, and fistfuls of pills daily" to maintain her health, Sheila has been inspired by her medical problems:

• Inventor- Created the Peritoneal Dialysis Security Band, which makes peritoneal dialysis easier & more comfortable.

• Entrepreneur- Founded several ventures, including Patients Pride, Inc., which markets the Peritoneal Dialysis Security Band.

• Motorcyclist- Regularly races her Suzuki GSXR 600 at an intermediate level.

• Builder- designed and built a 600 square foot studio in her backyard, performing 90% of the construction herself. The studio passed all city inspections- with no prior building experience!

She has overcome her medical obstacles, and lives her life to the fullest. Sheila is an inspiration, showing that the worst situations in life can be the most beneficial.

Sheila is available for interviews, speaking engagements, and appearances. Sheila can be contacted via email at sheila@sheilashaw.com, or by phone at 209-839-2255.

Additional information about Sheila, including photos and videos of motorcycle racing, can be found at www.sheilashaw.com . Additional information about the Peritoneal Dialysis Band, and Patients Pride, Inc., is available at www.patientspride.com.