Choosing Life After Ground Zero: How an Ex-NYPD Detective Faced a Rare Kidney Disease and Fought for His Future
Introduction When a life in uniform collides with an unexpected diagnosis, the battle shifts from the streets to the body. That was the reality for former NYPD detective Rich Volpe. At 34, he was strong, mission-driven, and proud to serve. Then came a diagnosis with a name most people had never heard: IgA nephropathy. His …