Renata Issley

A Bit About Me

I was born in Poland after the war to Holocaust survivors and came to Canada at the age of two. Despite all they had endured, my parents built new lives grounded in optimism, kindness, and generosity, values they lived by and passed on, and ones I hope to have instilled in my children and grandchildren.

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My husband Norman and I have been married for 55 years. We are blessed with two wonderful children and two precious grandchildren, and in 2022 we moved from Montreal to Toronto to be closer to them and more present in their lives.

Since retiring, my husband and I have enjoyed traveling, experiencing new cultures, and building meaningful friendships. I love reading, playing bridge and canasta, golfing, and most of all spending time with my family and celebrating holidays together.

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In 2020, I was diagnosed with kidney disease, which has progressed to Stage 4 CKD. I remain hopeful and committed to staying as healthy and active as possible, with the hope of receiving a kidney transplant so I can continue to be present for my family.