Alonzo Mourning Retires Again

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Alonzo Mourning Retires Again

• By Gennaro Guardascione
• www.foxnews.com

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Focal Glomerulosclerosis forces all-star center
to retire

• Mourning diagnosed three years ago
• Retired first time with Miami
• Mourning two months into return
• Mourning needs transplant

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A Common Ailment

• Causes permanent kidney failure
• Inflamed filtering units
• Nephrotic syndrome
• High blood pressure/diabetes main cause
• Develops in adults between 15 and 30
• Common kidney problem

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Mournings Comeback

• 12 Games with the New Jersey Nets
• 8 Points per game
• 2.3 Rebounds per game
• 17.9 Minutes per game

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Mournings Career Stats

• 20.0 Points per game
• 9.7 Rebounds per game
• 2.98 Blocks per game
• 4 Time All-Star
• Season high 50 points VS. Washington 3/29/96
• Olympic Gold Medalist with 2000 team

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Sean Elliot Has Focal Glomerulosclerosis

• Elliot had a kidney transplant
• His brother was the donor
• He wore a protective vest
• Hard hit could be fatal
• Forced to retire early

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Elliots Career Stats

• 14.2 Points per game
• .375 3-point percentage
• .799 Free throw percentage
• 10,544 Career points

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NBA Champion

• Elliot won title with Spurs in 2000
• He retired after the 2000 season
• Does broadcasting now

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Some Facts

• 20 different types of glomerulonephritis
• 15 adults with nephrotic syndrome have it
• Symptoms match other types of failure
• Diagnosed by a kidney biopsy
• Treated with immune system drugs
• Usually progresses to failure in 10yrs

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What You Can Do

• Support National Kidney Foundation
• Do research
• Find the Facts
• Be educated on the subject
• Get checked annually
• Visit www.AMCharities.com