Let's Talk Hope

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Emily Dillon, Manager of Donation and Family Advocates at Gift of Hope. Emily shares her experiences working on the front lines of donation, where she helps families find hope and...

<p>In this episode, Marion sits down with Mark and Lynn Scotch, avid bikers and remarkable living donors. Mark and Lynn share their inspiring journey from meeting in high school and raising a family to making the...

<p>In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Vicki Walker, a donor mom, who shares her journey of organ and tissue donation. Vicki recounts the tragic loss of her daughter, Nikki, to a drowning accident in 2015 and...

<p>Dr. Yvetta Hall was a giver, but had concerns about organ & tissue donation. When she passed away, her wife Shawna was asked to authorize donation on her behalf. </p><p>Shawna talks about the decision she made, and...

<p>In this heartfelt episode, join us as we sit down with Lisa Dodson, a Gift of Hope Community Outreach Program Lead and a cherished friend, as she shares her journey of love, loss, and resilience. Lisa opens up about...

<p>Delve into the critical intersection of health equity and organ donation with our esteemed guest, Iheoma Okeke Banks. With a background in clinical psychology and focus on advocating equitable healthcare, Iheoma has...

<p>In this episode, Dr. Kelley Hitchman, who works behind the scenes to successfully pair patients with living donors, shares her insights into the world of organ donation. Through her involvement in a three-way paired...

<p>Hear the journey of a Syreeta, a mother who found solace and purpose amidst unimaginable tragedy. In 2017, her son, Jalen, was tragically killed by a senseless act of violence, leaving her shattered. Amid her grief...

<p>Born with congenital heart disease, Kameryn Raspberry never let it hold her back. From her earliest procedures as an infant to her transplant at age 12, Kameryn’s spirit, and her desire for a normal childhood, were...

<p>Imagine receiving a life-changing call from a friend—a call that offers the promise of renewed health. Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Monica Fox, a survivor of kidney disease and recipient of a...

<p>Join us on a journey into the remarkable life of Elijah, a 17-year-old whose passion for music and gardening left an indelible mark. Hear Melissa, Elijah's mother, as she unveils his story, exploring his love for...

<p>In this episode, we're diving into an important and often misunderstood topic: directed donation and paired exchange donations. These procedures involve matching willing donors with compatible recipients...

<p>Diagnosed with a rare autoimmune kidney disease at just 22 years old, Jennifer Cramer-Miller has since undergone four kidney transplants. Now, she uses her platform as Board Chair of the National Kidney Foundation in...

<p>Finding out her mother was a registered organ donor upon her passing was no surprise to Taylor Poindexter, “She would give whatever she could.” Months later, her partner would need a stem cell transplant. “You just...

<p>The holiday season may be a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one. Renata Krzyston, manager of Gift of Hope’s Donor Family Services and a donor family herself, shares different ways you can honor the...