Do you know that 60% of those on the national waiting list are either, African Americans, Hisapanic/Latino, Asian Pacific Islanders or American Indian/Alaska Natives. But these groups make up less 50% of those who receive transplants. Also, these groups are less likely to register as OET donors.
Linda D. Kimble, Executive Director of Cleveland MOTTEP discusses this important issue and what is being done to save the lives of those on the waiting list.
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Lisa Knoll knows a lot about service. As a young girl, her mom’s transplant set her on a path of giving back. For twelve...
In 2014, with two failing lungs, the future wasn’t looking too bright for Griff Hill. As a father of two and a husband to...