17 people die each year waiting for an organ transplant, and there are more than 105 thousand people on the transplant list.
On this episode of The Weekend we visit with Karla Martinez of the Southwest Transplant Alliance to talk about some of the myths and misconceptions about Organ Donation.
We will also hear the story of a father, whose son saved 6 lives because he wanted to help others.
Guests:
Karla Martinez, Program Manager Southwest Transplant Alliance
Rene Moreno, Donor parent.
Producer: Vianey Alderete Contreras
Originally aired on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.