Caribbean Gooding Jr. grew up in the entertainment industry and was born in the Bronx, New York. The family relocated to Los Angeles as a result of his father’s collaboration with the Main Ingredient on the hit song Everybody Plays The Fool.
He began acting in Hill Street Blues after high school, and at age 23, he won an Oscar for his portrayal of a passionate football player in Jerry McGuire. He also received good reviews for his performance in Boyz N The Hood.
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Then recently, Simpson, an honorable miniseries, received praise for him.
The two were very close, and last year, Cuba had to deal with the loss of his father, who died at home in Woodland Hills, California, at the age of 72.
Many people are unaware that the well-known actor and father of three, who is now 50, is a champion and crusader for renal illness.
Despite being the ninth most common cause of death in the US, kidney disease research has one of the lowest funding levels. FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) and Nephrotic Syndrome are two of the most severe kidney diseases that can affect both adults and children.
NephCure is the only organization that prioritizes funding studies to identify more potent treatments and a cure for these diseases. “As soon as I found out about these issues, I knew I had to do something. Mr. Gooding said, “It is an honor for me to work with them.
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Chronic renal disease affects more than 26 million people in the United States.
Nephrotic syndrome is the most frequent cause of kidney failure in children.
As they wait for kidney transplants, 12 people perish every day.
There is no established protocol for treating these disorders, nor is there a known cure.
Examples of potential therapies include chemotherapy drugs and high-dose steroids.
Even though they are taking these medications, many people develop renal failure within 5 years.
African Americans have a FIVE TIMES higher risk of developing FSGS than other populations, and they are also more likely to develop renal disease.
However, this is about more than just numbers; it’s about people fighting to protect their own lives as well as the lives of their spouses and children. Numbers are essential to emphasize the urgency.
According to Mr. Gooding, we urgently require new therapies for people who experience pain on a daily basis. “We need to change the way that research is supported because the government offers relatively little funding for studies into renal illness. As a result, we must support organizations like NephCure, which acts as a catalyst for developing kidney disease research. ”.
You can still get involved and help NephCure in its mission to eradicate Nephrotic Syndrome, FSGS, and crippling forms of kidney disease.
Simply text “CURE” along with your donation to 50155, or visit http://www.support.nephcure.org/TeamCuba to pledge your support today.
