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Gerald "Wayne" Dowdy (59) interviews his friend Derrick Patterson [no age given] about his volunteer work at the public library and in the cosplaying community. The pair discusses Derrick's encounters with U.S. politicians, the many amusement parks and cosplay conventions...

Leann Hengel (45) interviews her friend, Catherine Kearn (85), about her experiences growing up, starting a small business, and volunteering.

Ebony Tolbert (43) talks to her co-worker Janna Divito (44) about their work at Gift of Hope and how it has impacted their life and families.

Kelly Davis (44) shares a conversation with new friend Ella Holberg (88) about Ella's family history and growing up in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Brothers Tom Keegan (74) and John Keegan (76) talk about John's experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama in the 1960's and Tom's experiences in college.

My name is Luis Cardenas (24) and I had the opportunity to interview a close friend of mine, Christi Carzoli (29) about her experience in volunteering for MADD, a nonprofit organization that helps preventing DUI incidents among the youth and...

Friends Kyle Buske (80) and Kate Lorenz (74) discuss their friendship formed through working at the library and how libraries have evolved.

Eight months ago Greg needed a heart transplant immediately or he was going to die. They didn't have one available for him and had to give him an artificial heart. One month ago, he got a permanent heart. His road...

Greg shares with Shane, his physical therapist, the events that led up to him getting an artificial heart and what life is like for him as he waits for a donor heart. Greg is one of only 28 people living...

Carissa shares with Lynn, her heart transplant coordinator, the story of her two heart transplants and dealing with Ebstein's Anomaly her whole life.

David shares his heart transplant story with the mother of his donor, Lorenzo. They talk about Lorenzo and how many of the things he loved David now has an affinity for too.

Joe O'Geen (32) has a conversation with his mom, Mary Jo Peed (64), about her childhood, education and career path.

Alyse Ornelas (31) and her mother Becky Anderson Stolp (66) talk about Alyse's abrupt need for a heart transplant when Alyse was 29. Together, they look back on the better part of a year that they spent in the hospital,...

Susan Roberts (66) speaks with her husband Douglas Roberts (71) about their serious illnesses, navigating their care and the lessons learned from this experience.

Friends Miguel Solis (33) and Corbett Smith (43) talk about how they met their wives, how Corbett became a journalist, and Miguel's child's heart transplant.

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In 2017 my Great-Aunt went through what most people will never have to. Now in 2018 with her new heart she is able to tell her story. Even after one year and celebrating the "birthday" since the operation, my Great-Aunt...

Kevin Morris (38) interviews his mother, Peggy Morris (68), about her experiences being a heart transplant recipient.

Dixie René Bell (65) speaks with her daughter Tiki Finlayson (50) about her son Kevin who was killed by a drunk driver. They remember his life, his warmth and his legacy as an organ donor.

Theresa Conterio (55) speaks with Ray Gabel (51), her daughter's heart recipient. She remembers her daughter Bree, her life and legacy, and how her family has bonded with Ray and his family since the transplant.