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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: News Articles => Topic started by: xtrememoosetrax on October 20, 2008, 09:26:01 AM
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I went to Toledo this weekend to attend the first-ever reunion for donors and recipients who have participated in a paired kidney exchange through the Alliance for Paired Donation. I had the honor of meeting Dr. Michael Rees, the founder of the program -- a real visionary and also an incredibly nice and caring man. I also met Laurie Reece, the executive director of the organization and another extremely impressive and hard-working individual. On top of that, I had the opportunity to meet a whole slew of kidney donors and recipients who have been helped by the Alliance. Wow: It was a really great group of people and a heart-warming and inspiring occasion. ABC World News Tonight was there to cover the event, and the story is supposed to be airing TONIGHT, October 20, 2008. I hope I everyone who can will watch tonight to learn more about this wonderful program and the amazing people involved in it.
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Thqnks, Martha. ABC did a great job reporting. I had tears watching the families--but then, I cry a lot when it come to heros donating! I hope many were touched by the report and will look into this amazing program. It must have been a wonderful experience to be there.
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For those who are interested but did not get to see the broadcast, here's the link to see it on line.
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6075941
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Great piece. I got home too late to watch the news, but I just watched it now. Must have been an amazing thing to attend that gathering :guitar:
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Thanks XMT - I watched the show and hope it helps others find their way to either giving or getting a kidney.
I also wanted to mention how much I loved meeting you in person. You donated your kidney to a stranger in a chain, having faith that your friend would get a kidney too. You made the effort that many people wouldn't consider, you stayed with it, the ups and downs and the delays, you never gave up. I admire you immensely. Meeting you in person was even better than I imagined. You really are just one hell of a nice person, and I am so happy to call you a friend!
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Thanks for the link EMT. Very touching and all of you donors are admirable, selflessly generous and heroic in my book. :cuddle;
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What a great show. I also teared up at the reunion. Or maybe it was cuz I have a secret crush on Charlie Gibson. There's something about ole Charle telling me he hopes I had a good day that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!
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Meeting you in person was even better than I imagined. You really are just one hell of a nice person, and I am so happy to call you a friend!
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Back at ya, Karol! The feeling is mutual! :cuddle;
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:cuddle; That story brought tears to my eyes. This world needs more folks like this. :bow;