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Kent's Kidney Stories

Jun 21, 2026

After a 31-year career in banking, a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease in 2013 changed the course of Jean Sime's life. She began in-center hemodialysis in 2015 and, in 2019, received a life-saving kidney transplant from a living donor who was once a stranger. 

Following a career transition in 2022, She entered...


May 2, 2026

Kent Bressler welcomes Matt Cavanaugh, a West Point graduate and retired Army officer, who shares his inspiring journey of kidney donation. While serving on active duty, Matt donated a kidney at Walter Reed, igniting a chain of donations that ultimately saved seven lives. He reflects on how his experiences in Iraq and...


Mar 26, 2026

Kent Bressler speaks with Donald Griswold, is a filmmaker and director of the documentary feature film, “Abundant.”  This documentary explores the incredible journeys of non-directed kidney donors, diving into themes of giving, scarcity, and abundance. He believe this film aligns perfectly, "Abundant" has been rated...


Mar 16, 2026

Kent Bressler sits down with Danny English, an accomplished pianist and music producer. He's looking for a living kidney donor so he can get on with his life and get off dialysis and return to living. He talks about how dialysis gets in the way and cloud his future. We ask you to take a listen, pray and see if you might...


Mar 9, 2026

Kent Bressler welcomes Karthik Shivaprasad, discusses artificial intelligence and kidney health. Karthik shares his personal connection to kidney disease, as both of his parents are affected, which has fueled his passion for raising awareness through his nonprofit, Renal Reach.

Kent and Karthik delve into how AI can be...