Liver Donation Episodes

🎙️In this episode of Transplant Talks, living liver donor Maureen Carrig shares the deeply personal story behind her decision to donate. After hearing about the critical need for pediatric liver transplants at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Maureen felt moved to act—and made her decision within just a few days. She describes the nerves of telling people, the weight of choosing something so life-altering, and the quiet certainty that kept her moving forward. Maureen ended up donating to an adult ...

Lydia donated more than half of her liver to her childhood friend, Molly, just a few months ago. They are both incredible people, and their story is one of perseverance, strength, and the strongest kind of friendship. Due to their religious beliefs, they did not want to receive blood products, and they had the utmost confidence in their surgeon, Dr. Abhi Humar, and his team at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

🎙️Audio only Season 1, Episode 3 In this episode of Transplant Talks, we're thrilled to welcome Brandi Thornton, a double living donor, and Dr. Whitney Jackson, our Medical Director of Living Donor Liver Transplantation. Brandi shares her inspiring journey as a double donor, offering unique insights into her experiences. Dr. Jackson delves into the vital and transformative role of living organ donation, providing expert perspectives. Additionally, they explore Colorado's leading role in al...

🎙️Audio only Season 1, Episode 2 In this month's Transplant Talks episode, we feature Danel Kuhlmann, Colorado’s first robotic living liver donor. She is not only a living liver donor but also a kidney donor to her mother. She compares her traditional kidney donation to this cutting-edge robotic procedure with wonder, detailing the minimal incisions and the technology's potential to change living donation as we know it. Just a month after her surgery, Danel is doing more than recovering...