Anna is joined by the 2024 CKF Award Winners Mark Scotch, Denise Redeker and Abby Gray. They share their journeys and experiences joining and within the transplant and donation community. They share their experience as the CKF Award Winners and attending CKF's Wine & Dine Gala. Finally, they announced the winners of the 2025 CKF Awards!

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In this episode of the Unspoken podcast, Anna Morgan-Palardy speaks with Dave Galbenski from the Living Liver Foundation about the importance of living liver donation. They discuss the mission of the foundation, the significance of raising awareness about living organ donation, and the personal experiences that drive advocacy. The conversation highlights the psychological aspects of being a living donor, the legislative efforts to support donors, and the future initiatives aimed at promoting living donation. The episode emphasizes the need for community engagement and the power of conversations in inspiring potential donors.

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In this episode of The Unspoken Podcast, host Anna Morgan-Palardy speaks with Paula from NMDP about the critical topic of stem cell donation. They discuss the importance of increasing the donor registry, the myths surrounding the donation process, and the personal journey of becoming a donor. Paula shares her own experience as a donor, the significance of diversity in the registry, and the support provided to donors throughout the process. The conversation emphasizes the need for education and outreach to encourage more individuals to join the registry and help save lives.

00:00 Introduction

01:01 CKF In The Brief

04:27 Introduction to NMDP and Stem Cell Donation

06:57 Understanding Stem Cell Donation and Its Importance

09:47 Debunking Myths About Stem Cell Donation

13:54 The Importance of Diversity in the Registry

17:39 Personal Stories and Experiences with Donation

22:09 Support for Donors and Overcoming Barriers

27:49 How to Register as a Stem Cell Donor

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