This Thing Called Life
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This Thing Called Life is a podcast about acts of giving, kindness, compassion, and humanity. Host Andi Johnson will introduce you to powerful stories about organ, eye, and tissue donation from individuals, families, and front-line health care teams, whose experiences will hopefully inspire you and remind you, that while life is hard and unpredictable, it's also beautiful. We hope this..
This Thing Called Life
2w ago
Community Heroes is a special extension of This Thing Called Life’s podcast. In this series, we talk to community leaders, share important information about organ and tissue donation, and honor those who have been instrumental in saving lives through the gift of donation. In this episode, we talk with Don Juan Fasho from 100.3 Cincy's R&B station.
Resources:
https://lifepassiton.org/
https://www.facebook.com/LifeCenterOH
Life Center Phone # 513-558-5555 ..read more
This Thing Called Life
3w ago
From Transplant to Triumph: A Nurse's Journey of Healing, Giving Back and Finding Love
Today we introduce Asia Werner, a transplant recipient and nurse with UC Health. Tune in to hear Asia's incredible story of receiving her heart transplant as an infant, her decision to become a nurse, and her advice for young people who might have to go through an organ transplant journey.
Episode Highlights:
Andi introduces our guest, Asia Werner.
Asia shares that she received her heart transplant on her 1st birthday
Andi asks Asia how she felt after receiving media attention as she gre ..read more
This Thing Called Life
1M ago
This episode of TTCL will feature an interview with Julie Luebbers on La Mega. The monthly interview will provide the Spanish Community with information about Life Center and the incredible miracles that happen with Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation ..read more
This Thing Called Life
2M ago
This episode of TTCL will feature an interview with Julie Luebbers on La Mega. The monthly interview will provide the Spanish Community with information about Life Center and the incredible miracles that happen with Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation.
  ..read more
This Thing Called Life
2M ago
Heartbeat Chronicles - Pioneering Heart Transplant at Christ Hospital With Guest Terri and George Cecere
February is American Heart Month, where women are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. In today’s episode, we want to introduce you to George and Terri Cecere. Tune in and hear about their journey together managing heart disease and ultimately a heart transplant as Husband and Wife.
Episode Highlights:
Andi introduces George and Terri Cecere
George and Terri tell the story of how they met and Terri being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma early in their re ..read more
This Thing Called Life
2M ago
Community Heroes is a special extension of This Thing Called Life’s podcast. In this series, we talk to community leaders, share important information about organ and tissue donation, and honor those who have been instrumental in saving lives through the gift of donation. In this episode, we talk with Don Juan Fasho from 100.3 Cincy's R&B station.
Resources:
https://lifepassiton.org/
https://www.facebook.com/LifeCenterOH
Life Center Phone # 513-558-5555 ..read more
This Thing Called Life
2M ago
A Guide Through Loss And Transformation, With Kelly Gunnels Valines
In today’s episode, we want to introduce you to Kelly Gunnels aka author K.R.V. Gunnels as she discusses her story of advocacy and activism following the murder of a family member in 2017. Through the passing of her brother, she shares the importance of addressing systemic issues affecting black communities and how you can help others through organ donation. Kelly also talks about her book “A Widows Guide” and the inspiration behind it.
Episode Highlights:
Kelly Gunnels shares her story of advocacy and activism ..read more
This Thing Called Life
3M ago
This episode of This Thing Called Life will feature an interview with Julie Luebbers on La Mega. The monthly interview will provide the Spanish Community with information about Life Center and the incredible miracles that happen with Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation ..read more
This Thing Called Life
1y ago
Episode 76: MAY 2023 Appreciation and Community Impact Events
It’s been a minute! April was National Donate Month, and we honored and celebrated our donor heroes across the region. Now sliding into May, we extend our gratitude to nurses and teachers, Happy National Nurses Week, National Transplant Nurses Week, and National Teacher Appreciation Week!
Episode Highlights:
Life Center partnered with Hospitals across the region to honor donors, healthcare teams, and recipients.
They also celebrated the donor heroes from 2022 with the Anual Donor Family Recognition ceremony.
Li ..read more
This Thing Called Life
1y ago
On this episode of This Thing Called Life, Andi Johnson speaks with Aimee Cordrey. She will be sharing the gift of life that her son, Nicholas has given to many recipients and how influenced others to do the same. She will also be reflecting some light upon the life of her son and sharing her story of grief and pathway to healing. Tune in now for this special story.
Episode Highlights:
Aimee Cordrey is married to Darren Cordray. They have been married for over 20 years and been together for a little bit longer than that. They met in college, and they have two sons Richard, a 19 year o ..read more