Rob Russell’s no stranger to hospital visits. Since his liver transplant as a baby, he’s experienced a kidney transplant, two open heart surgeries, and a stroke. But thanks to the family who chose to donate their child’s liver three decades ago, he’s accomplished many of his dreams – including attending his dream school, working in NASCAR, fatherhood -- and he’s not planning to stop dreaming any time soon.
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Sisterly Love
Bettie Lewis is a busy mom and attorney who suddenly found herself caring for her big sister Monica when she crashed into dialysis. She explores the challenges and the calling of being a family caregiver. Learn more about Monica’s story here and here.
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40 and Fabulous
Debby Ramsey was diagnosed with kidney disease as a child and recently celebrated her 40th kidney transplant anniversary! Through the years, her diagnosis hasn’t stopped her from pursuing her dreams – including marriage, motherhood, coaching, singing, advocating for organ donation, and competing in the annual Transplant Games with Team Illinois.For more information about the Transplant Games, visit goteamillinois.org
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New Outlook
A teeny tiny scratch during a middle school softball game led to Angelina Precilio needing a cornea transplant in order to save her eyesight. Now as an adult, she and her family are active volunteers and advocates for Eversight, raising awareness for eye, organ, and tissue donation. Learn more about Eversight at eversightvision.org
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Drive for Life
Lisa Dodson has devoted her career to encouraging people to say yes to organ donation. Through a partnership with the Illinois High School Association, she’s empowering 16 and 17 year olds to make their own decisions about organ donation through the Drive for Life Act. In her personal life, Lisa is a proud donor wife. Learn more about the Drive for Life and Say Yes campaign with the Illinois High School Association here and here.Learn more about Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Network here.
The Journey Continues is a podcast committed to promoting kidney health and organ donation through powerful stories. Host Monica Fox is a kidney transplant recipient and Director of Outreach and Government Relations for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. This series will feature the journeys of kidney patients, living donors, transplant recipients, donor families and industry experts who continue to educate the community through their own experiences and stories.
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