Episode 99: Johnson Chen Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Johnson Chen has an inherited disease called Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), which causes cysts to grow on his kidneys. He has a website called savejohnslife.com. Johnson is in need of a Living Kidney Donor. Can you help? Are YOU the one? If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more […]
Episode 98: Brian Runge – Chief Living Donor Transplant Coordinator
Kent talks with Brian K. Runge, RN, BSN, CCTC. Brian is the Chief Living Donor Transplant Coordinator for New-York Presbyterian Columbia Irving Medical Center. Brian was born in Chicago and at the age of 6 moved with his family onto a sailboat and circumnavigated the globe from the age of 6 to 13. During that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Episode 90: Quinton Johnson Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Kent gets the opportunity to podcast with Quinton Johnson. Quinton has been diabetic since 6 years of age and received a pancreas/kidney transplant s a few years back. The pancreas has now failed and unfortunately, his diabetes is back and now his kidney is failing. He is actively looking for a living donor. Being 30+ […]
Episode 90: Shane Blanchard 3 Time Kidney Transplant Recipient
Shane Blanchard was born at the University of Iowa in 1974. He was diagnosed with Eagle-Barrett Syndrome, commonly known as Prune Belly Syndrome, a rare congenital disorder. He has undergone 50 operations including three kidney transplants. His first at the age of 21 lasted 24 years. His second from his brother lasted only a month. […]