In 2001 I had the chance to honor my brother at a Living Donor Appreciation Dinner which was given by the hospital we had our transplant surgery. Not many people get a chance to do this sort of thing, so I was honored, excited AND nervous to get up in front of a room of people and talk. At the time, my speech giving skills weren’t anything to write home about, but the words I said are true and I spoke from my heart. So, I wanted to share this awesome moment with you.  Here is a video **the actual footage could be a lot better, but the words are where it’s at **

Here is another video I created a while ago, as part of a college project, honoring my brother:

Did you know that April is Natonional Donate Life Month? You can be somebody’s hero too. Visit: http://www.donatelife.net/to learn more.

Kidney Day is a very special day for me, as well as, for my family. It is the day my brother donated his kidney to me. Today marks the 10th anniversary of Kidney Day!

I cannot believe that 10 years have gone by already. Because of my brother’s most special, self-less and awesome gift (his kidney, one of HIS organs, how cool is that?) the past 10 years I have been able to live my life to the fullest. In just those ten short years, I have gotten married, bought a house, continued my educational journey, started my business (a lifelong dream of mine) and am now on my way to inspiring others to do the same. I believe the next 10 years are going to be just as awesome — so what is in store? Well, here is a preview of some of the things I hope will come: To be able to do this podcast thing full-time and bring amazing stories to my listeners, go on The Amazing Race (some may think I am crazy for wanting this, but to see the world, in a race, with my husband by my side, how cool would THAT be?), to have a family of our own, and my goodness, to see my nephew turn 20 years old (just thinking about that makes my heart race, children grow up way too fast). I am able to do all of the things I have done and can dream about the future all because my brother donated his kidney to me. Without it, there is a very good possibility I wouldn’t be here writing this blog post at this very moment. Today is an awesome day!

Did you know that April is Natonional Donate Life Month? You can be somebody’s hero too. Visit: http://www.donatelife.net/to learn more.