Renata Krzyston and Nick Harmon
Recorded
March 15, 2023
Archived
March 15, 2023
40:53 minutes
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Id:
dda003168
Description
Colleagues Renata Krzyston (46) and Nickolas "Nick" Harmon (23) share memories of their childhoods and their parents. They also reflect on their shared love of the Donor Family Services department at Gift of Hope where they both work.Subject Log / Time Code
Nick Harmon (NH) remembers his childhood and talks about his mom who also used to work at Gift of Hope.
Renata Krzyston (RK) remembers traveling the country while working at various hospitals and remembers how much she enjoyed living in Idaho.
RK explains why she moved back home to Chicago and talks about her extended family and concept of "love."
RK remembers working with NH's mom and describes her as "perfection."
RK remembers fighting the mold her parents had set for her and compares her and NH's experiences.
NH reflects on being his mother's son and talks about working with his mother.
RK describes the changes she has seen at Gift of Hope during the last 12 years.
RK talks about the Donor Family Services Department as her legacy and RK and NH talk about everything their department does for families.
RK talks about the grief people experience when they lose someone and the connections their department provides.
RK and NH talk about their team and how much they love it.
RK talks about the heaviness of their work and how the team supports each other.
NH reflects on his father being a pastor and how his parents influenced him.
NH tells RK she was the one person who he always remembered from GOH.
RK talks about her hopes for the future.
Participants
- Renata Krzyston
- Nick Harmon