Tom Ottmann Kidney Transplant Warrior and Organ Donation Advocate
By Jim Myers I recently did a Broadcast on Kidney Stories 2, with Kidney Transplant Warrior and Organ Donation Advocate, Tom Ottman. Tom And FSGS In 1997, Tom was diagnosed with FSGS The first hint of ESRD came from a routine annual physical. Tom managed to avoid dialysis for the next 16 years before his […]
Episode 97: Martha Gershun & John D. Lantos—Authors of Kidney to Share
Kent talks with Martha Gershun & John D. Lantos, MD, authors of Kidney to Share. Martha Gershun is a nonprofit consultant, writer, and community volunteer. She donated a kidney in 2018 to a woman she read about in the newspaper. Gershun has been named Special Advisor to the Kidney Transplant Collaborative and serves on the […]
Episode 96: Marana Vradenburg Needs A Kidney Donor.
Marana was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 9 years old. 15 years ago, it took her sight, and now she is living with only 13% kidney function and now need a kidney transplant. She is an athlete trained in Brazilian JiuJitsu and active as a personal trainer and nutrition coach for those […]
Episode 95: Paul Conway, Past President of AAKP & Kidney Transplant Recipient
Kent talks with his friend Paul Conway, the Chair of Policy and Global Affairs and the past President of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). Paul has managed kidney disease for 40 years including nearly 3 years on home dialysis and is the recipient of a deceased kidney donor of over 23 years. Click here […]
Gwendolyn Westlund Is My Hero
I recently did a Streamyard Broadcast with Gwendolyn Westlund on World Kidney Day. She is a Cancer Survivor, a Blood Recipient, a Heart Transplant Patient, a Recycled Life Warrior, a Kidney Transplant Candidate and a Speaker & Advocate! Link to the Broadcast. Gwen’s Journey Begins with Hodgkin’s Gwen ‘s journey began back in 2002 when […]
Episode 94: Martin Hughes Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Martin Hughes is the father of two adult children and an uncle to many nieces and nephews. He has spent the last 20 years working with formerly homeless families and individuals as a site director. He would like to establish his own nonprofit agency to continue to help the homeless population in New York City. Martin […]
Episode 93: Michael Etheridge Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Today’s interview is with Rinki and Michael Etheridge are an extraordinary team. Michael needs a kidney donor as his current transplanted kidney is in danger of failure. Rinki has taken on the daunting task of finding that donor. Rinki talks about how difficult it is to be a caregiver. She gives valuable insight into what […]
Charles Pecoraro is Seeking A Kidney Donor
Recently, I did a Broadcast on Kidney Stories 2 with is Charles “Chuck” Pecoraro. He is a 63 year old man from Florida who is seeking a Kidney. Chuck’s Background He was born into a military family, but became a business manager from the age of 19 in 1979 until June of 2019 when he […]
Episode 92: Nancy Orman, Author & Kidney Transplant Recipient
Nancy’s kidney donor was her son Scott. She has known tragedy in the loss of one of her sons and has battled Multiple Sclerosis and Kidney Failure coming out on top. Her undying faith is gently expressed in her book called Stronger Than I Thought. Listen in and enjoy a wonderful conversation with author Nancy […]
Ben and Jasper’s Great Kidney Transplant Story
I recently did a Streamyard Broadcast with Ben Street, a living kidney donor from London and Jasper Sharp, his grateful kidney recipient from Vienna. Ben is an art historian and writer. He has worked as an art history lecturer and educator at a wide variety of institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art and the […]