At just 16 years old, Terri Cecere faced a life-altering diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. After enduring 10 rounds of chemotherapy, doctors warned her of possible long-term effects on her heart and kidneys. Life moved forward… until age 42, when Terri was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy—and her journey toward a heart transplant began.
In this inspiring episode, Terri shares the powerful story of becoming the very first heart transplant recipient at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her courage, resilience, and gratitude shine through as she reflects on her journey from young cancer warrior to transplant survivor.
This is a story of faith, determination, and the incredible gift of life.
Let’s Stay Connected!
Have a transplant journey close to your heart? Or know someone whose story deserves to be told? We’d love to connect:
Email: giftoflifepodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast
Website: www.giftoflifepodcast.com
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Together, we’re raising awareness, honoring donors, and celebrating new beginnings.
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May 13th, 2025, 08:29 am
Gift of Life
Gift of Life 55 The Organ Transplant Podcast
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Published May 13th, 2025, 08:29 am
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At just 16 years old, Terri Cecere faced a life-altering diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. After enduring 10 rounds of chemotherapy, doctors warned her of possible long-term effects on her heart and kidneys. Life moved forward… until age 42, when Terri was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy—and her journey toward a heart transplant began.
In this inspiring episode, Terri shares the powerful story of becoming the very first heart transplant recipient at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her courage, resilience, and gratitude shine through as she reflects on her journey from young cancer warrior to transplant survivor.
This is a story of faith, determination, and the incredible gift of life.
Let’s Stay Connected!
Have a transplant journey close to your heart? Or know someone whose story deserves to be told? We’d love to connect:
Email: giftoflifepodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast
Website: www.giftoflifepodcast.com
If today’s episode touched your heart, help us continue our mission:
• Subscribe to the podcast
• Leave a 5-star review
• Share this episode with someone you love
Together, we’re raising awareness, honoring donors, and celebrating new beginnings.
Thank you for being part of our life-giving community.
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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.
