Life has a way of surprising us, sometimes in the most unexpected ways. This week, we meet Julie Patterson of Madison, Georgia, whose journey with kidney disease began with a routine visit to the gynecologist. As a young woman, she was told she had high protein levels in her urine—an early warning sign that someday, her kidneys might fail. Like many of us would, she put the thought aside and continued living her life.
Fast forward many years, and that distant warning became reality—Julie’s kidneys were failing. It wasn’t until 2015 that she learned she would need a transplant to survive. But the biggest shock of all? The person who turned out to be her perfect match and life-saving donor.
Julie’s story is one of resilience, love, and the incredible power of living donation. Join us as she shares her journey from diagnosis to transplant and the emotional moment she discovered who would give her the gift of life.
Do you have a transplant story that deserves to be heard? We’d love to share it! Email us at giftoflifepodcast@gmail.com and join our community on Facebook at Gift of Life - The Organ Transplant Podcast.
If Julie’s story touched your heart, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review. Together, we can spread awareness, celebrate the gift of life, and inspire hope for those still waiting for their second chance.
Thank you for listening—because every story has the power to save a life.
February 18th, 2025, 10:03 am
Gift of Life
Gift of Life 43 The Organ Transplant Podcast
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Published February 18th, 2025, 10:03 am
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Life has a way of surprising us, sometimes in the most unexpected ways. This week, we meet Julie Patterson of Madison, Georgia, whose journey with kidney disease began with a routine visit to the gynecologist. As a young woman, she was told she had high protein levels in her urine—an early warning sign that someday, her kidneys might fail. Like many of us would, she put the thought aside and continued living her life.
Fast forward many years, and that distant warning became reality—Julie’s kidneys were failing. It wasn’t until 2015 that she learned she would need a transplant to survive. But the biggest shock of all? The person who turned out to be her perfect match and life-saving donor.
Julie’s story is one of resilience, love, and the incredible power of living donation. Join us as she shares her journey from diagnosis to transplant and the emotional moment she discovered who would give her the gift of life.
Do you have a transplant story that deserves to be heard? We’d love to share it! Email us at giftoflifepodcast@gmail.com and join our community on Facebook at Gift of Life - The Organ Transplant Podcast.
If Julie’s story touched your heart, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review. Together, we can spread awareness, celebrate the gift of life, and inspire hope for those still waiting for their second chance.
Thank you for listening—because every story has the power to save a life.
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Gift of Life
The Organ Transplant Podcast. Gift of Life is Hosted by BJ Odom, a double transplant recipient who received a life-saving heart in 2003 and a kidney in 2015. BJ knows firsthand the power of organ donation. After receiving a heart transplant and facing the challenges of anti-rejection medication, he needed a second transplant – a kidney. Now, BJ shares his inspiring journey and those of others in the organ transplant world. Hear from those in the medical field, transplant recipients, donor families, and more, all to raise awareness about the lifesaving gift of organ donation.
