KYW Newsradio Flashpoint anchor, Cherri Gregg interviews Philaelphia rapper Freeway about his recent kidney transplant.
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After tragedy brought them together, Carol and Kareem realized they shared a special bond through their faith and the life-saving legacy of organ donation.
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Donor Mom, Melanie Penna, shares the story of her son Anthony, who in his passing gave the gift of life to others. His legacy lives on in the hearts of those who loved him and now even those who never knew him.
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Arlinda Griffin received a kidney and pancreas transplant that saved her life. Today, her hero’s mother has become like family.
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Looking for the Pope Francis effect? For Augustinian Fr. Bill Waters, it’s alive and well at St. Augustine Church in Old City Philadelphia. A landmark near the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the church was founded in 1796 by the Augustinian Fathers, who also operate another venerable Philadelphia institution, Villanova University, located just outside the city limits. […]
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A life-long battle with Type 1 Diabetes left Arlinda Griffin praying for a gift, from an unknown hero. She would later receive her gift of life, a life-saving kidney and pancreas transplant.
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“I felt like I’d been resurrected because of my transplant. I was renewed – from sick to healed. God led me through it.” — Diane Scheuer
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Sheila spoke to her church congregation in hopes that a living donor would come forward. Twelve people were tested in an effort to save Sheila’s life through living donation.
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Inspired by her brother’s selfless choice to register as an organ donor and give the gift of life in his passing, Rosie now gives back in her own way by volunteering for Gift of Life Family House.
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Betsy Horen shares her story and her experience gearing up for her first Hanukah without her beloved husband, Bob.
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