Eric Dolby, far left, gives his speech for the Hero of Hope award. Dolby, a dialysis patient who has overcome homelessness, was named the Hero of Hope because of his dedication to serving the homeless in his community of Raleigh, N.C.

From left to right: Eric Dolby, Hero of Hope, LaVarne Burton, American Kidney Fund president and CEO; John Orwin, CEO, Affymax Inc.; and Gail Wick, secretary of the American Kidney Fund Board of Trustees.