The fight beyond the badge: Guilford County Deputy battles kidney failure with a positive attitude
By Bethany Cates
Published on March 17, 2026.
The fight beyond the badge is being fought against kidney failure by Guilford County Deputy Rajinique Austin, who has been battling the disease for two years. Despite battling stage 5 kidney failure, Austin continues to serve as a deputy in the community and hopes to find a life-changing donor. WXII 12's Bethany Cates shares her story of PERSEVERANCE, RESILENCE, and her search for a life changing match. Despite her health issues, Austin remains optimistic about finding a new kidney donor.
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