The Great Social Experiment: Inside the Living Donor Journey
Show: In Their Words
Candice S. Coleman, Workplace Culture and Community Engagement Consultant at UPMC Central Pa., David Krissman, creator of The Great Social Experiment, and Riley Brubaker, Campaign Associate for The Great Social Experiment and a kidney transplant recipient, come together to share a powerful look at the impact of living kidney donation. Candice reflects on donating a kidney to save a family member’s life, while Riley offers her lived experience navigating kidney failure, dialysis, transplant, and recovery. Listen in to hear how lifesaving donations brought these three together and the remarkable stories that fuel The Great Social Experiment and its mission to change outcomes for patients in need.
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