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EPISODE · May 5, 2023 · 43 MIN

The Decision to Donate - We Hadn't Talked About it Before

from The Gifted Life: Organ, Tissue and Eye Donation Podcast · host The Louisana Organ Procurement Agency

Show Notes: How does a family make a decision about donation, when their loved one's wishes about being a donor are unknown? Our guest, Jessica Andrade, shares the details of her family's intense discussions about making the decision to donate, and how her younger brother was able to save the lives of 4 people and hundreds with his tissue, skin and valves. Hear this powerful story, and learn about how Jessica now advocates for donation discussions to honor her brother's gifts of life. We chat about another leg in the 4-legged stool self care model, physical activity. Learn about how it can support healthy habits and mental health. Our hero segment features Jessica honoring her brother and hero, Alphonso Weston.

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