In this episode of The Unspoken, Anna Morgan-Palardy is joined by Heartfelt Help Foundation founder Denise Redeker. Denise and Anna discuss the critical issue of financial toxicity in transplantation. They explore the economic burdens faced by patients and their families and the limited resources available to assist those in need. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support, sharing personal experiences, and advocating for better financial assistance programs to help alleviate the stress of financial toxicity in the transplant community.

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In this episode of the Unspoken podcast, host Anna Morgan-Palardy welcomes Jessi Rochel, the executive director of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF). They discuss Jessi's journey to CKF, the importance of organ donation, and the foundation's mission to educate and inspire individuals about organ, eye, and tissue donation. The conversation highlights the Summit for Life event, which raises awareness and funds for organ donation, and the various initiatives CKF is undertaking to engage the community and support transplant recipients. Jessi shares her passion for blood donation and the significance of intergenerational conversations about organ donation. In this episode, Anna Morgan-Palardy and Jessi Rochel discuss various aspects of organ donation, including engaging seniors in the process, the significance of the Sydney Marathon as a charity partner, innovative campaigns like Sip and Save, and the future of their podcast. They emphasize the importance of awareness and education around organ and blood donation, and the need for open conversations about these topics.

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