This Thing Called Life
By Network For Hope
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This Thing Called Life is a podcast dedicated to acts of giving, kindness, compassion, and humanity. Host Andi Johnson introduces you to powerful organ, tissue, and eye donation stories from individuals, families, and front-line healthcare teams. These stories are meant to inspire and remind you that while life can be challenging and unpredictable, it’s also incredibly beautiful. We hope this podcast inspires you to connect with our life-saving and life-healing mission.
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EP 158: A Year After Her Kidney Transplant: Carmelita Jones on Hope, Resilience & the Gift of Life
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Nov 03, 2026 |
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EP 157: Mes de la Concientización sobre el Hígado (Liver Awareness Month)
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Oct 29, 2026 |
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EP 156: The Call That Changed Everything: Jon McSorley's Liver Transplant Journey
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Oct 20, 2026 |
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EP 127 Replay: "Legacy in Life and Loss: Adria Johnson on Her Son’s Gift of Hope"
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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EP 140 Replay: "Strength in Every Generation: Orlando Brown Jr. on Family, Football, and Understanding Type 1 Diabetes"
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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EP 155: Celebrando el inicio del Mes de la Herencia Hispana (Celebrating the start of the Hispanic Heritage Month)
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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EP 154: Remembering Reco Gunnels: Turning Legacy Into Lifesaving Action
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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This Thing Called Life: Summer Hiatus Announcement
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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EP 153: A Community of Hope: Sera's Journey to a Life-Saving Kidney Transplant
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Network For Hope Creating Community Awareness at The Cincinnati Music Festival
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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EP 152: From Waiting to Living: Maria Valentina Almeida’s Journey After Kidney Transplant
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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EP 151: A New Lease on Life: Jim & Kim Wildenmann's Journey of Hope, Love, and an Intestine Transplant
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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EP 150: María Almeida Comparte su Historia (Maria Almeyda shares her story)
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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EP 149: Connected by Hope: How Sister Kelli and Stephanie Bates Found Friendship Through Transplant
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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EP 148: The Gift of Life: Inside Pediatric Transplants with Dr. Mo
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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EP 147: La Importancia de la Salud Mental y la "Comida Como Medicina" Para Una Mejor Vida
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May 26, 2026 |
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EP 146: One Voice for Life: Imam Hossam Musa on Faith, Service & Organ Donation
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May 19, 2026 |
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EP 145: The Positive Impact of Donation: A Conversation Between a Hospital COO and a Living Kidney Donor
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May 12, 2026 |
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EP 144: When Everything Changes Overnight: Corie Blount on Fighting for His Son, CJ
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May 05, 2026 |
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EP 143: Se Cierra Un Círculo durante el Mes de la Donación (Full Circle Moment during Donate Life Month)
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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EP 142: Living Proof: How A Transplant at 7 months Sparked a Life of Impact
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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EP 141: Hope Springs Eternal this Donate Life Month
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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EP 140: "Strength in Every Generation: Orlando Brown Jr. on Family, Football, and Understanding Type 1 Diabetes"
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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EP 139: Mes de la Salud y Concientización Renal (Kidney Health & Awareness Month)
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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EP 138: "A Leap Of Faith, Chelsea's Altruistic Kidney Donation Journey"
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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EP 137: Reborn at 51: Jamie Mahaffey’s Second Chance at Life
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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EP 136: El Día Nacional del Donante y la Importancia de la Familia (National Donors Day and the importance of Family)
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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EP135: Reflexiones de Año Nuevo (New Year's reflections)
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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EP 134: Honoring the Gift of Life: Erica Randall’s Journey with Network for Hope and Organ Donation
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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EP 133: “Walking by Faith: Maria’s Story of Survival and Purpose”
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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EP 132: Desayuno Comunitario & Experiencias de Voluntariado con Carmen Rosado (Community Breakfast & Experiences of a Volunteer with Carmen Rosado)
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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EP 131: “Three Hearts, One Journey: The Massie Family’s Journey with Alport Syndrome”
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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EP 130: “The Ripple Effect: Maggie Luken’s Journey of Loss, Love, and Life”
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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EP 129: Actividades para la Comunidad (Community Activities)
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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EP 128: "Meeting My Kidney Sister: Sarah Green Moore’s Story of Healing and Purpose"
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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EP 127: "Legacy in Life and Loss: Adria Johnson on Her Son’s Gift of Hope"
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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EP 126: Twice Gifted: Beth Otto’s Journey As a 2 Time Kidney Recipient
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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EP 125: Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Honrando el Pasado, Inspirando el Futuro (Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future)
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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EP 124: One Family, Three Transplant Journeys: Life with Alport Syndrome
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Full Circle: Interview with Markeyah Lewis on Life, Lupus, and the Gift of a Kidney - Replay
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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EP 123: Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Donación de Minorías
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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EP 122: "The Gift of Life: A Conversation with Dr. Alex Ancheta, Transplant Surgeon"
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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EP 121: Preguntas Comunes (Common Questions)
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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EP 120: The Dual Role of Advocacy in Organ Donation with Hannah Boylan, Family Support Supervisor at Network for Hope
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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EP 119: "Bridging the Gap: The Power of Organ Donation in Kentucky"
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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EP 118: "Mes de concientización sobre la salud mental" (Mental Health Awareness Month)
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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EP 117: Spreading Realistic Positivity: David Galbenski’s Mission to Champion Living Donation
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May 27, 2025 |
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EP 116: "Full Circle: Interview with Markeyah Lewis on Life, Lupus, and the Gift of a Kidney"
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May 13, 2025 |
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EP 115: "Healing After Loss: Gretchen Starnes on Grief, Hope, and the Gift of Life"
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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EP 114: A Heart for Hadlee: A Story of Hope, Healing, and a Grateful Heart with Jon and Felicia Rohman
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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EP 113: "Living in the Moment: Zach Wells on Overcoming Adversity and the Gift of Hope"
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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EP 112: Building Legacy: Means Cameron on Entrepreneurship, Community, and Organ Donation
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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EP 111: Día Nacional del Donante y Salud del Corazón (National Donor Day and Heart Health)
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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EP 110: Transforming Organ Procurement Through Innovation Outreach and Leadership with Joel Chase
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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EP 109: "Novedades y unas becas"
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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EP 108: Say Yes To Registering To Be An Organ, Tissue and Eye Donor In 2025
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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EP 107: Take The First Step To Help Others Who Need An Organ, Tissue Or Eye Transplant
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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EP 106: The Donation Coordinator's Responsibility within the Donation Process of the Organ Procurement Organization, with Christienne King
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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EP 105: 'El mejor regalo de la vida
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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EP104: A Transplant Surgeon’s Journey To Help Others, with Dr Madison Cuffy
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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EP 103: Tis The Season Of Giving
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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EP 102: How Organ, Tissue & Eye Donation Helps The Sick and Injured In Our Community
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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EP 101: Heartfelt Care: Dr Bonomo Explains The Vision For A Holistic Donor Care Unit Within The New UCMC ICU
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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EP 100: Network For Hope Community Breakfast - An Annual Event Celebrating Those Impacted By, And Community Advocates For, Organ, Tissue & Eye Donation
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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EP 99: Community Heroes - Gratitude From Those Affected By Organ, Tissue, and Eye Donation
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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EP 98: Breath of Hope: Navigating the double lung transplant journey
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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EP 97: ¡LifeCenter ahora es Network For Hope!
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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EP 96: "Second Chances: A Teen's Journey from Cardiac Arrest to a New Heart"
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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EP 95: The future of Organ, Tissue, and Eye donation could be changing, With CEO of Gift of Life Michigan and new President of AOPO Dorrie Dils
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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This Thing Called Life Summer Hiatus: Keep up the spirit of compassion even in our absence!
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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EP 93: The Family Genetics that impacted the Liver health of Tony Burdette
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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EP 92: Nuevo nombre, misma pasión por salvar vidas
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May 29, 2024 |
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EP 91: A Calling To Find A Kidney Donor For All In Need
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May 07, 2024 |
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EP 90: A Wife's Incredible Gift Of Life For Her Husband
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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EP 89: April Is National Donate Life Month - Creating Awareness Of The Need To Register For Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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EP 88: Azul y Verde; Mes de Donar Vida (Green and Blue; Donate Life Month
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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EP 87: Coach Darryn Chenault's Kidney Transplant Journey
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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EP 86: World Kidney Day Reminds Us How We Can Help Others In Need.
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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EP 85: From Transplant to Triumph: A Nurse's Journey of Healing, Giving Back and Finding Love
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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EP 84: Mes de la Concientización del Riñón
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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EP 83: Todos Podemos Ayudar
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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EP 82: Heartbeat Chronicles - Pioneering Heart Transplant at Christ Hospital With Guest Terri and George Cecere
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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EP 81: The Impact Of Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation On Our Community
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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EP 80: A Guide Through Loss And Transformation, With Kelly Gunnels Valines
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Un nuevo año de donación y DoNation' ?
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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The Four Year Journey Of Waiting For A Kidney Donation
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Todos Pueden Ser Donantes
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May 23, 2023 |
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May 2023 Appreciation and Community Impact Events - EP 76 Mini
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May 16, 2023 |
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Episode 75: A Fifteen-year-old’s Decision to Become an Organ Donor and the Impact on his Family
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May 02, 2023 |
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Episode 74: The Incredible Journey Of Receiving A Kidney
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Episode 73: Why Is Kidney Disease So Prevalent In The African American Community
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Community Heroes- El mes nacional de Done Vida- EP 50
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Episode 72: It’s National Donate Life Month, Lets Make A Difference For Those In Need!
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Episode 71: National Kidney Month with Mike McConnell
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Community Heroes- Riñónes y Mujeres Hispanas En Marzo-EP 49
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Episode 70: Kidney Donor’s Health And Serendipitous Career Path, Post Surgery With Brett Milam
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Episode 69: What You Need To Know About Kidney Disease?
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Episode 68: Role Of Executive Director For An OPO, With Barry Massa
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Community Heroes: El mes del corazon y la historia negra- EP 48
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Episode 67: The Gift Of Receiving A Heart Transplant With Donna Jones Baker
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Feb 14, 2023 |