Let's wrap up a great second season! In the uplifting finale of this season of the Infinite Hope podcast, we are joined by Super Bowl Champion and kidney recipient Lional Dalton. We talked to Lional about his kidney transplant story, his nonprofit Jellyroll Gift of Life, how his sports career molded his outlook on life, and even his old team the Baltimore Ravens! Listen now, and be sure to check out all 8 episodes from this season!

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This week on IHP, we talked to Tara Storch, the mother of an organ donor and founder of Taylor's Gift Foundation. She told us the story of the tragic accident where she lost her daughter and how her family's reaction in this critical moment of their life led to the creation of Taylor's Gift. She also talked about the important mission of the foundation, raising awareness for organ donation while taking care of donor families in the weeks, months, and years after their loss.

The Infinite Hope podcast is produced by The Living Legacy of Foundation of Maryland. Learn more about organ donation and sign up at registerme.org.

This week, we have a discussion with the the director of community outreach at The LLF, Ieesha Johnson, about her work on The Decision Project® (TDP). TDP is a grassroots initiative created by The LLF that empowers people in underserved communities to designate themselves as organ donors. We discuss her upbringing in Compton, Los Angeles, how she got into the world of nonprofits and organ procurement organizations, and her passion for community outreach and helping those in underserved communities.

The Infinite Hope podcast is produced by The Living Legacy of Foundation of Maryland. Learn more about organ donation and sign up at registerme.org.

This week on the Infinite Hope podcast, we share our conversation with Sierr'a Alban, a Donate Life Ambassador, founder of the Sienna 7 Foundation and the mother of a tissue donor. She shares the story of the tragic death of her child, Sienna, and the solace she found when Sienna was able to help others through tissue donation. Additionally, she discusses her advocacy for organ, eye, and tissue donation and the support she found in the DonateLife community.

The Infinite Hope podcast is produced by The Living Legacy of Foundation of Maryland. Learn more about organ donation and sign up at registerme.org.

This week on IHP, we talk to Donate Life Ambassadors Athena and Cathy Shry. Athena received the incredible gift of a heart transplant at just nine weeks old and, almost 30 years later, she is living her best life! We hear from her mother, Cathy, about the trials of taking care of a newborn baby in need of an organ transplant as well as Athena's story of growing up as a transplant recipient.

This week on IHP, we have a conversation with George Ly, business analyst for The LLF and co-chair of the Family Fun Run Committee about the Donate Life Family Fun Run 5K taking place on 9/17! We get the inside scoop on what it's like putting on the event, his experience running the race, and how to participate this year.

Listen now, and learn about the #DonateLifeFunRun at www.donatelifefunrun.org.

The Infinite Hope podcast is produced by The Living Legacy of Foundation of Maryland. Learn more about organ donation and sign up at registerme.org.

Hosted by Emma Sampson and Adam Fazarano

Produced and edited by Adam Falzarano, Emma Sampson, and Garrett Fisher

Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher

This week on the Infinite Hope podcast, we talk to someone with a perspective we have not yet heard on the show- a living kidney donor! Janet Sommer was going about her business when, one day, she came across a plea on Facebook from a stranger seeking a kidney donor. She was so moved that she went and got tested- and was a match. Learn about Janet and her recipient’s journey and the living organ donor process by listening now!

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In the season 2 premier of the Infinite Hope podcast, we're getting the inside scoop at The LLF! We talk to Vice President of External Affairs and Education Karen Kennedy about her almost 30 year tenure at the organization and the impact organ, eye, and tissue donation has had on her professionally - and personally. Listen now to hear it!

What a season! In the inspiring finale of this season of the Infinite Hope podcast, we are joined by internationally renowned artist Amy Sherald. She talks about her heart transplant, meeting her donor's family, and the career journey that led her to creating high profile portraits such as those of former First Lady Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor. She also discusses using her platform, as well as knowing when it is time to take a step back and let things be. Listen now, and be sure to check out all 8 episodes from this season!

The Infinite Hope podcast is produced by The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland. Learn more about organ donation and sign up at registerme.org.

In the penultimate episode of this season of the Infinite Hope podcast, we are joined by heart transplant recipient Sam Dey. He talks about getting sick and his experience on the waiting list, his family and support system, and turning his gift into passionate advocacy for organ, eye, and tissue donation. Make sure you listen all the way through this inspiring story!

The Infinite Hope podcast is produced by The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland. Learn more about organ donation and sign up at registerme.org.