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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2025 · 40 MIN

#020 - Green Shirt Day Special: Honoring Life Through Organ Donation

from Beyond Brave · host Kyla Thomson

In this episode of Beyond Brave, we are excited to honor Green Shirt Day and raise awareness for Organ Donation Awareness Month. Kyla, who has shared the journey with our daughter Bella, welcomes two very special guests—Sarah and her mom, Cindy.Sarah, a multi-organ transplant recipient, opens up about her incredible journey, starting with her birth diagnosis of a rare genetic condition called Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome (MMIHS). Together, we talk about the challenges and triumphs Sarah has experienced living post-transplant, the importance of advocating for organ donation, and why spreading awareness is so vital.Cindy, from the perspective of a medical mom, shares her insights and offers advice to other parents who might be navigating similar challenges.This episode is filled with inspiring personal stories, the significance of organ donation advocacy, and the joy that comes from overcoming medical hurdles. We can’t wait to share it with you!

In this episode of Beyond Brave, we are excited to honor Green Shirt Day and raise awareness for Organ Donation Awareness Month. Kyla, who has shared the journey with our daughter Bella, welcomes two very special guests—Sarah and her mom, Cindy.Sarah, a multi-organ transplant recipient, opens up about her incredible journey, starting with her birth diagnosis of a rare genetic condition called Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome (MMIHS). Together, we talk about the challenges and triumphs Sarah has experienced living post-transplant, the importance of advocating for organ donation, and why spreading awareness is so vital.Cindy, from the perspective of a medical mom, shares her insights and offers advice to other parents who might be navigating similar challenges.This episode is filled with inspiring personal stories, the significance of organ donation advocacy, and the joy that comes from overcoming medical hurdles. We can’t wait to share it with you!

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