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Cordelia
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« on: May 25, 2012, 01:08:56 PM »

My husband and I were interviewed on Canada AM this morning on TV.  We briefly shared our story/journey through the waiting for a transplant process and a bit of the paired exchange program.          :cheer:

It was just awesome to see a 2 hour segment dedicated to organ donation!!

I was so touched and amazed by others who shared their story, it was just amazing!!! Helene Campbell is truly amazing!!           :clap;     

Just click on the 8 AM segment on the website I provided and you can watch my interview there!!       I'm wearing a red blouse and my husband is wearing a black shirt.   :yahoo; 

http://www.ctv.ca/canadaAMPlayer/index.html
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
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« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2012, 06:41:10 PM »

I just watched your interview...it was terrific!!  Well done!  And yes, Helene is amazing; I had not heard her story.  Thanks so much for letting us watch these interviews.  How wonderful it is that Canada AM spent so much time on this topic. :clap;
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2012, 03:03:41 AM »

I just watched your interview...it was terrific!!  Well done!  And yes, Helene is amazing; I had not heard her story.  Thanks so much for letting us watch these interviews.  How wonderful it is that Canada AM spent so much time on this topic. :clap;

Hi MM!

Thanks so much for your compliments!         :thumbup;     I agree, it was so great they dedicated 2 full hours of the show to organ donation!         :2thumbsup;

I'm so glad you were able to view our interview, I wasn't sure if people outside of Canada could watch it         :thumbup;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2012, 05:21:10 AM »

Great interview, Cordelia!  Informative, heartfelt and well-spoken.  Thanks for sharing the link.

 :2thumbsup; :clap;

MJ
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« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2012, 05:24:06 AM »

Thanks so much, MaryJoe!        :thx;         :cuddle;

I'm really glad you enjoye it!          :clap;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2012, 03:00:08 PM »

that is soooo awesome cordelia !  :bow; :bow;

I am really glad to see organ donation is getting the spotlight it deserves. :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2012, 04:16:54 AM »

I agree, Mcclane, its great its finally getting the spotlight like it deserves!          :thumbup;

Thanks for watching! Thanks for your compliments!         :clap;         :thx;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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