Connecting Families

July 19, 2021 00:12:56
Connecting Families
Let's Talk About Life
Connecting Families

Jul 19 2021 | 00:12:56

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Hosted By

Colleen Gerber

Show Notes

For 35 years, Lifebanc has coordinate thousands of letters and cards sent to and from donor families and recipients wanting to connect. At the heart of this process is Mary LaRiccia, Bereavement Services Coordinator and Elissa Berman, Sr. Bereavement Services Counselor.  Listen as they discuss the many aspects of communicating and what it takes to connect families touched by donation or transplantation.

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