Podcasts
Abbie’s Echo
Posted on March 19th, 2024 by Colleen Gerber
You can hear Abbie’s echo in Matthew Carey’s voice if you listen very closely. Matthew Carey, a former firefighter and EMTP-P, knows firsthand through his whirlwind experience of needing a […]
Kicking Off Kidney Month
Posted on March 5th, 2024 by Colleen Gerber
Tanya’s journey as a kidney warrior began when she was only eight, diagnosed with a condition known as IgA nephropathy. This disease significantly altered the course of her life. Despite […]
Life by the Numbers
Posted on February 6th, 2024 by Colleen Gerber
Each year-end, Lifebanc reviews the number of lives impacted by the generosity of organ, eye, and tissue donors in northeast Ohio. It is humbling to report that organ donors saved […]
A Hero’s Hero
Posted on January 23rd, 2024 by Colleen Gerber
It was a beautiful day on the shores of Lake Erie. Lee Weber and his two sons, Alex and Jacob, who were 9 and 7 at the time, were spending […]
Honoring a Brother
Posted on December 26th, 2023 by Colleen Gerber
Many families have experienced a sudden and unexpected tragedy that results in their loved one becoming a donor. Although giving the gift of life and sight to others is a […]
A Voice of Calming Compassion
Posted on November 14th, 2023 by Colleen Gerber
Hospital scenes – where there is trauma, tragedy, and unexpected loss – are often chaotic and emotional. In times of shock and disbelief, individuals may feel numb and can have […]
A Lifelong Public Servant
Posted on October 31st, 2023 by Colleen Gerber
Lifebanc covers 20 counties in Northeast Ohio, serves approximately 4.2 million individuals, and includes several large cities, including Cleveland. The depth of complexity is unimaginable when providing services to a […]
An Unimaginable Loss Part Two
Posted on October 17th, 2023 by Colleen Gerber
Last week, we discussed the loss of a young man, Trenton Riggins-Walker. Trenton died by suicide. We continue the conversation with Bill Walker and Kolnita Riggins-Walker to learn how they […]
An Unimaginable Loss
Posted on October 3rd, 2023 by Colleen Gerber
The unthinkable occurred when Bill and Kolnita Riggins-Walker’s son Trenton died by suicide. Trent had struggled with mental health issues, but his death still came as a shock. Listen to […]
Aging of Transplants
Posted on September 19th, 2023 by Colleen Gerber
Charlene Johnson-Boyd shares her story of being diagnosed with heart failure and told there was nothing more doctors could do because of her age. Charlene wouldn’t take no for an […]