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💚 Conoce a Jaime Eduardo: El regalo más grande de un hijo para su madre 💚
Cuando vio cómo la insuficiencia renal afectaba la vida de su mamá, Jaime Eduardo decidió convertirse en su donador de riñón en vida. Dialisis, hospitalizaciones, y limitaciones diarias lo motivaron a actuar. 🙌
Su recuperación fue lenta, pero en solo un mes ya había retomado su rutina. Hoy, anima a otros a informarse y a considerar la donación: “Es el mejor regalo que puedes dar a un ser querido."
🎥 Escucha su historia de amor, fe y valentía, y compártela para inspirar a otros:
livingdonationstories.org/videos/jaime-donante-de-rinon/
💚 Meet Jaime Eduardo: A Son’s Life-Saving Gift to His Mother 💚
When Jaime Eduardo saw the toll kidney failure was taking on his mother—dialysis several times a week, constant checkups, and a life full of limits—he made a powerful choice: to become her living kidney donor. 🙏
His recovery took patience, but within a month, he was back to daily life. Today, he encourages others to embrace organ donation, calling it “the greatest gift you can give someone you love.”
🎥 Watch and listen to Jaime Eduardo’s inspiring story—and share it to spread awareness about living donation.
livingdonationstories.org/videos/jaime-donante-de-rinon/
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🎥 "I Donated Because..." – Real Voices. Real Impact. 💚
Watch this powerful video featuring living kidney donors sharing why they made the choice to give the gift of life. Their stories are raw, inspiring, and unforgettable.
🌟 You don’t need to be a hero to save a life—just a human with heart.
📣 Listen to more real-life stories at the Living Donation Storytelling Project:
👉The Living Donation Storytelling Project – Hear real-life stories…and share your own!
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💚 Conoce a Marta: Donadora en vida, hace 20 años 💚
Hace 20 años, Marta le donó un riñón a su hermana—y hoy sigue fuerte y saludable.
"Cuando supe de la enfermedad de mi hermana, decidí hacerme las pruebas. Qué alegría sentí al saber que podía donar. Me recuperé en 3 días, y a los 15 ya estaba de regreso a mi rutina."
Su consejo: “No tengas miedo. Si un ser querido necesita un trasplante, dona de corazón. Es un acto de amor que cambia vidas.”
🎥 Escucha y comparte la historia de Marta, un ejemplo de amor y esperanza.
livingdonationstories.org/videos/martha-donante-de-rinon/
💚 Meet Marta: A Living Donor Who Gave from the Heart 💚
20 years ago, Marta donated a kidney to her sister—and she’s still thriving today. 🙌
“When I learned my sister needed a transplant, I got tested right away. I was so happy to be a match. My recovery was quick—just 3 days—and I was back to normal in two weeks.”
Her message? “Don’t be afraid. If someone you love needs a kidney, give from the heart. It’s a gift that changes lives—including your own.”
🎥 Watch and share Marta’s inspiring story of love and living donation.
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💡 Meet Joshua Nielsen: Using Engineering & AI to Advance Living Kidney Donation 💡
What started as one question—"What motivates someone to donate a kidney?"—led Joshua to an incredible research collaboration with the Patient Engagement Research Lab. 🧪🤝
With a background in industrial engineering and data science, Joshua is helping the team analyze online conversations to better understand potential donors' fears, questions, and motivations—even before they enter the transplant process! 📊💻
His work shows how AI and healthcare can come together to create better education, empower patients, and break down barriers to living donation. 🌟
🎯 Read Joshua's full story and see how innovation is changing the future of transplant care: Meet Joshua Nielsen: Engineering Innovation in Living Kidney Donation
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💚 Conoce a Josefina: Una historia de fuerza, familia y segundas oportunidades 💚
Josefina ha recibido tres trasplantes de riñón—de su hermano, su hermana, y recientemente, de su único hijo.
La diálisis le quitaba tiempo con su familia, pero los trasplantes le devolvieron la vida.
Su mensaje es: “No tengan miedo—un trasplante les dará mejor calidad de vida. Y a los donadores: ¡atrévanse! Mis hermanos donaron hace más de 20 años y están muy bien.”
🎥 Escucha la historia de Josefina y comparte para crear conciencia sobre la donación en vida.
livingdonationstories.org/videos/josefina-receptor-de-rinon/
💚 Meet Josefina: A Story of Strength, Family, and Second Chances 💚
Josefina has received three kidney transplants—from her brother, her sister, and most recently, her only son.
Dialysis took time away from her family and daily life, but transplants gave her hope and freedom again.
Her message? “Don’t be afraid—transplants bring a better quality of life. And for donors: be brave. My siblings donated over 20 years ago and are still healthy today.”
🎥 Watch Josefina’s inspiring story and help us spread awareness about the power of living donation.
livingdonationstories.org/videos/josefina-receptor-de-rinon/
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💚 Meet Charles “Butch” – A Husband, A Hero, A Living Kidney Donor 💚
When Butch learned he was healthy enough to donate a kidney to his wife—despite a family history of kidney cancer—it felt like a gift in itself. At 58, he didn’t hesitate. “I only need one to live, and my wife needed the other one.” 💑
His message to others? The transplant journey may be bumpy, but the reward is beyond words. Seeing your loved one live because of your gift is life-changing.
🎥 Watch and listen to Charles’ powerful story of love, courage, and selflessness. And please—share it to help others understand the beauty of living donation.
👉 Learn more: livingdonationstories.org
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"I Donated a Kidney So My Uncle Could Live Freely Again." 💚
Rebecca saw her uncle confined by kidney failure and dialysis, missing family vacations and everyday moments. So, she stepped up and gave him the gift of life. Her recovery? Quick. Her life after donation? Almost unchanged—except for a healthier diet she already wanted.
Rebecca’s story is a powerful reminder of how living donors transform lives. 💫
🎥 Watch and listen to her inspiring story of love, courage, and family.
livingdonationstories.org/videos/rebecca-kidney-donor/
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🧠✨ Meet Dr. Paula Shireman: Surgeon, Scientist, and Advocate for Health Equity ✨🧠
Dr. Paula Shireman is a vascular surgeon, wound care specialist, and trailblazing researcher at Texas A&M College of Medicine. From developing AI to monitor seniors' well-being to improving wound care and surgical outcomes, her work blends innovation and compassion. 💡💙
Through her collaboration with the Patient Engagement Research Lab, Dr. Shireman helps lead efforts like the AIM-AHEAD Tx-CKD project, addressing disparities in kidney disease and transplant access. She’s also investigating how social risk factors impact surgical outcomes—especially for underserved communities.
Her passion? Turning data into actionable solutions and ensuring no patient is left behind. 📊🤝
🎯 Want to learn how Dr. Shireman is shaping the future of healthcare?
📖 Read her full story at: Dr. Paula Shireman: Advancing Healthcare Through Research and Innovation
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10 Years Ago, Subbu Saved a Life 💚
“I donated a kidney to a loved one because I could. I learned that one kidney is enough to live a full life—running marathons, working, traveling—nothing changed. The key was education: talking to other donors helped me overcome fear. If I could do it again, I would in a heartbeat.”
His message to others? Get informed, ask questions, and know that living donation can be a beautiful way to pay it forward.
💚 Watch and listen to Subbu inspiring journey: livingdonationstories.org/videos/subbu-living-kidney-donor/
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🌟 “I wanted my uncle to live.” 🌟
25 years ago, Angela made a life-changing decision—she donated a kidney to her uncle. She was just 36, full of questions and concerns. But after learning more, she felt at peace knowing her health came first.
Today, she’s living proof that living donation saves lives—and you can still live yours to the fullest after. From working through recovery to inspiring strangers across the country, Angela’s story is one of love, strength, and education.
💚 Watch and listen to Angela’s inspiring journey of healing, advocacy, and impact. Let her story show you what’s possible. livingdonationstories.org/videos/angela-living-kidney-donor/
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INSIGHTS FROM KIDNEY RECIPIENTS, LIVING DONORS AND TRANSPLANT PROFESSIONALS
Meet Joshua Nielsen: Engineering Innovation in Living Kidney Donation
Written by: Souha Farhat, MD I am a recent graduate (PhD) of Industrial Engineering at the University of Louisville and a data science consultant with Rift Analytics, LLC. [This will change in the next couple of months as my post-graduation employment settles.] From a Single Question to a Research Collaboration My work consists of a variety of engineering solutions for …Read more
Dr. Paula Shireman: Advancing Healthcare Through Research and Innovation
Written by: Souha Farhat, MD Meet Dr. Paula Shireman Dr. Paula Shireman, MD, MS, MBA, is a Professor in the Departments of Medical Physiology and Primary Care & Rural Medicine at the College of Medicine at Texas A&M University. As a vascular surgeon, wound care specialist, and clinical informatician, she balances clinical responsibilities, teaching, and groundbreaking research. In her clinical …Read more
Dr. Stephanie Yi: Advancing Transplant Surgery and Health Equity Through Research
Written by: Souha Farhat, MD Meet Dr. Stephanie Yi Dr. Stephanie Yi is a kidney and pancreas transplant surgeon and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital. With a deep commitment to improving transplant outcomes, Dr. Yi balances her clinical practice with research to address disparities in transplantation and enhance patient care. A Natural Fit with the PE …Read more