The Gift of Life & Its Impact
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The Gift of Life & Its Impact
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In this special World Kidney Day episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biology, we explore the life-changing power of kidney donation through the deeply personal stories of our guests:
✅ Dr. Maria E. Ferris, MD, MPH, PhD – A pediatric nephrologist, researcher, and a kidney donor to her son.
✅ Ted Ferris – A three-time kidney transplant recipient sharing his experience from childhood to adulthood.
✅ Chris Ivimey – An altruistic kidney donor who gave the gift of life to a stranger, creating a ripple effect of organ transplants.
🔎 What you'll learn in this episode:
✔️ The urgent need for living kidney donors
✔️ How organ donation transforms lives across generations
✔️ The medical reality of living with one kidney
✔️ Personal experiences of resilience, gratitude, and hope
🩺 Did you know?
- Over 90,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a kidney transplant.
- Only 25,000 transplants occur each year—meaning thousands are left waiting.
- Living donation can DOUBLE the lifespan of a transplanted kidney compared to deceased donation.
🎥 Watch now to hear real-life stories that will inspire you to learn more, get involved, and spread awareness.
📌 Subscribe for more insights into kidney research and transplantation!