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Jill Morton: Going for the Gold

July 27th, 2011 - 11:16 am

Eight years ago, Jill Morton was dying. A family history of kidney disease had finally caught up with her. Her kidneys were failing, and her body was shutting down. “I was really afraid,” she says. For two long years, Morton, … Continue reading →

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New friendship cemented with kidney donation

May 25th, 2011 - 8:00 am

Melissa Blevins, administrator for the Transplant Center and Living Donor Programs at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Arizona, knew that one day she’d be an organ donor. Her epiphany occurred 15 years ago. She was working as nurse transplant coordinator and, … Continue reading →

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Kidney Donor Found Via Social Media

April 6th, 2011 - 8:58 am

Most people think of Facebook and Twitter as fun, engaging social media sites, used to make friends and connect with those sharing common interests. Kirti D. sheds a new light on the power of social media as she tells us an … Continue reading →

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