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The Program - What
is it about?
This reality-based program tells the compelling stories of people who were at the brink of death, but now have a Second
Chance at life. The value of life is shown through the eyes of people who were saved by the heroic act of organ donors.
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Paul Walker, host of the program, is
known by his roles in The Fast and the Furious, The Skulls,
Joy Ride, Into the Blue and more. |
| Stories: |
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Taylor (Tee) Burton, a young girl with
life-long heart trouble is on the waiting list to receive
her third heart transplant. Even though she is very sick
and in need of a new heart, Tee is vibrant and lives her
life to the fullest. View
Tee's Website |
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Ryan Kitamura, a young boy suffering
from leukemia, has waited months for a bone marrow donor.
Ryan and his family share their experiences and hopes
for him to have a normal life. |
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Brett Henderson, an altruistic kidney
donor, chose to give life to a person he didn’t
know. We come to understand his motives to perform such
an extraordinary and see that the capacity to help others
is within all of us. |
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Steven Ginoza, a young man who, through
his passing, was able to save several lives by donating
his organs. We'll see a meeting between some of the recipients
and the donor’s parents. |
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Yolanda Domingo is a mother and grandparent
who was on the brink of death before she received a heart
transplant on Mother’s Day. She shows us the value
of living a new life that was received from Steven Ginoza. |
| Additionally, through the following stories
you'll see that organ recipients really do get a Second
Chance at living a full life: |
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Chris Klug, professional snowboarder
and 2000 Winter Olympic Bronze medallist, received a liver
transplant prior to the Olympic games and continues to
snowboard at the highest levels today. Click
to view Chris' website. |
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Jim Nabors, known for his music and
his role as Gomer Pyle, has continued to perform for many
years as a liver recipient. Click
to view Jim's website. |
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