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Hope on the Waitlist: Why Minority Organ Donation Matters
On this week’s episode of It’s A Matter of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland, MD is joined by Danielle Bumarch, RN, JD, President & CEO of HonorBridge, and Sherman Transou, leadership coach and heart transplant survivor. Together, they explore the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation—especially in minority communities where the need is greatest.
💡 Highlights of the episode:
- Why over 103,000 Americans are waiting for transplants—and why minorities are disproportionately affected.
- The role of education, community partnerships, and faith in breaking down barriers to donation.
- Sherman’s inspiring journey from life-threatening illness to receiving a new heart and running a half-marathon.
- How each of us can give the ultimate gift: the gift of life.
Find more great content on our website www.drblandradio.com
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By Dr. Veita Bland, MDOn this week’s episode of It’s A Matter of Your Health, host Dr. Veita Bland, MD is joined by Danielle Bumarch, RN, JD, President & CEO of HonorBridge, and Sherman Transou, leadership coach and heart transplant survivor. Together, they explore the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation—especially in minority communities where the need is greatest.
💡 Highlights of the episode:
- Why over 103,000 Americans are waiting for transplants—and why minorities are disproportionately affected.
- The role of education, community partnerships, and faith in breaking down barriers to donation.
- Sherman’s inspiring journey from life-threatening illness to receiving a new heart and running a half-marathon.
- How each of us can give the ultimate gift: the gift of life.
Find more great content on our website www.drblandradio.com