Infinite Hope

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! The Infinite Hope podcast is produced by The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland. Learn more about organ donation and sign up at registerme.org. Hosted by Adam Falzarano Produced and edited by Emma Sampson, Adam Falzarano, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher and Emma Sampson

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

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. Hosted by Adam Falzarano Produced and edited by Adam Falzarano, Emma Sampson, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher

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. 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 Produced and edited by Adam Falzarano, Emma Sampson, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher www.registerme.org

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! 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 Adam Falzarano Produced and edited by Adam Falzarano, Emma Sampson, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher www.registerme.org

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! 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 Produced and edited by Adam Falzarano, Emma Sampson, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher

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. Hosted by Emma Sampson Produced and edited by Emma Sampson, Adam Falzarano, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher Theme music by Wayne Jones

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. Hosted by Adam Falzarano Produced and edited by Emma Sampson, Adam Falzarano, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher Theme music by Wayne Jones

In this episode of the Infinite Hope podcast, we are joined by Donna Pierce, who tells her story of receiving the life-changing gift of a heart valve transplant. Donna talks about growing with the physical limitations of a having a heart defect and choosing to honor her donor by living her best life post-transplant. Her fortitude and ability to overcome obstacles is inspiring, and she has become a tremendous advocate for organ donation. Listen now to hear her story and check out Arenal Fitness if you are ever in the Baltimore area! The Infinite Hope podcast is produced by The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland. Learn more about organ donation and sign up at registerme.org. Hosted by Emma Sampson Produced and edited by Adam Falzarano, Allison Coleman, Emma Sampson, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher Theme music by Wayne Jones

In this episode of the Infinite Hope podcast, we are joined by Meghan Smith, a Donate Life Ambassador who received a life-saving liver transplant from a living donor. She tells us about her transplant journey; from getting sick with a mysterious illness, to dealing with the medical system, and finally recovering from a transplant in the middle of a pandemic! She is an enthusiastic advocate and a tremendous example of the impact organ donation can have. Listen now to hear her story and follow her on Instagram @meghanmakingmoves for updates. 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 Allison Coleman Produced and edited by Adam Falzarano, Allison Coleman, Emma Sampson, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher Theme music by Wayne Jones

In this episode of the Infinite Hope podcast, we are joined by Courtney Miller, a Donate Life Ambassador, nurse, and the daughter of a tissue donor. She tells us about what it's like to lose a loved one, as well as her journey in grief and turning that grief into action. Courtney is an enthusiastic supporter of organ donation and hopes her family's story will inspire others to become donors! Listen now to hear it. 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 Adam Falzarano Produced and edited by Adam Falzarano, Allison Coleman, Emma Sampson, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher Theme music by Wayne Jones

In this episode of Infinite Hope podcast, we are joined by Donate Life Ambassador George Franklin. He received a kidney transplant 45 years ago, making him the longest-living African American deceased donor kidney transplant recipient. He is also a Team Maryland athlete, founder of the Quarter Century Club, father, and so much more. George is a passionate and dedicated advocate for donation and we are so grateful he took the time to share his story with us. Listen now to hear his amazing journey. 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 Produced and edited by Adam Falzarano, Allison Coleman, Emma Sampson, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher Theme music by Wayne Jones

For the second episode of the Infinite Hope podcast, we are joined by Donate Life Ambassador Danette Ragin. She has a unique perspective as she has experienced both sides of donation as a 2x kidney transplant recipient and donor family member. She is a shining example of how donation and transplantation can have such an immense impact on people's lives. Listen now to hear Danette's story, told with humor and love. 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 Allison Coleman Produced and edited by Adam Falzarano, Allison Coleman, Emma Sampson, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher Theme music by Wayne Jones

Our first episode features guest John Stansfield, a volunteer EMT and Donate Life Ambassador. John tells his story of how he became connected to organ donation "by accident," after being one of the first on the scene after a terrible car wreck. He did everything he could to save one of the victims, a little girl, but tragically, she passed away. He thought the story would end there, but fate had other plans... Listen now to hear the rest! 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 Adam Falzarano Produced and edited by Adam Falzarano, Allison Coleman, Emma Sampson, and Garrett Fisher Sound engineered by Garrett Fisher Theme music by Wayne Jones

Please check out this trailer for The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland's new podcast, Infinite Hope, where we will be sharing stories from individuals who have been directly impacted by organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation.