Ieesha Johnson entered the organ procurement industry more than 15 years ago as a Hospital Services Coordinator and has been supporting the multicultural aspect of organ and tissue donation since. Hear how Ieesha, now the Director of Community Outreach at Infinite Legacy and President of the Association of Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT), has made it her life’s work to educate and build trust within multicultural and underserved communities and empower a new generation of leaders in the industry.

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 meaning on the most challenging day of their lives.

We explore the delicate balance of offering organ donation as a gift, the importance of collaboration with hospital care teams and the deep cultural sensitivities required to support families from all walks of life. This episode provides a rare glimpse into the emotional and logistical intricacies of organ donation, highlighting the compassionate work done by Emily and her team.

Whether you're familiar with the topic or new to it, this conversation will leave you with a deeper understanding of the impact organ donation can have on both donor families and recipients.

Guest: Emily Dillon, Manager of Donation and Family Advocates

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 life-changing decision to donate their kidneys. They talk through the moment that sparked their decision and the profound impact of becoming living donors.

Learn about the critical need for living donors, the statistics behind organ donation, and the misconceptions surrounding organ donation. Discover the important role of the National Kidney Registry Voucher Program in their donation process and how it has made a significant difference in organ donation.

Listen as they discuss the unexpected encounter that led Mark to donate his kidney and the ease of becoming a living donor, emphasizing the minimal impact on donors' lives. Hear about Mark’s post-donation bike ride and the creation of the "Organ Trail."

Join us for an episode filled with compassion, awareness, and the extraordinary story of two ordinary people making an extraordinary impact.

Guests: Mark and Lynn Scotch, Living Kidney Donors.