Young, Healthy, and In Kidney Failure

Ceira Ostberg is a cinematographer, editor, and grateful transplant recipient who learned her kidneys were failing after a trip to urgent care. She shares what it's like to be young, healthy, and suddenly facing kidney failure. Plus, we honor Jaime Acevedo-Lule, whose five donated organs and dozens of tissue gifts reached families across the country.

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Creators and Guests

Host

Monica Fox

Host of The Journey Continues

Host

Sara Jane Castro

Host of The Journey Continues

Producer

Rob LaFrentz

Producer of The Journey Continues

What is The Journey Continues?

The Journey Continues is a podcast committed to promoting kidney health and organ donation through powerful stories. Host Monica Fox is a kidney transplant recipient and Director of Outreach and Government Relations for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. This series will feature the journeys of kidney patients, living donors, transplant recipients, donor families and industry experts who continue to educate the community through their own experiences and stories.