Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week Tom is joined by his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz to visit with Kristy Vandenberg on the ultimate gift of life—organ donation.
Kristy Vandenberg is a seasoned advocate and educator in the field of organ donation and transplantation, with a 37-year career in the nonprofit sector. Her passion for this cause was ignited when she was asked to lead a small nonprofit in the Hill Country, focusing on organ donation advocacy. Vandenberg’s perspective on advocacy and education for organ donation and transplantation is shaped by her experiences and the insights she gains from her board, which includes a transplant recipient, a transplant donor, and a donor mom. She believes in the importance of debunking myths surrounding organ donation, educating the public, particularly young people, and increasing organ donor registration to expand the donor pool and improve the chances of matching organs with those on the waiting list. Join Tom Fox, Andrew Gay, Gilbert Paiz, and Kristy Vandenberg on this episode of the Hill Country Podcast to learn more about her inspiring work and dedication to this life-saving cause.
Key Highlights
- Dispelling Myths and Promoting Organ Donation
- The Scarcity of Organs in Transplantation
- Organ Donation: Saving Lives While Alive
- Becoming a Donor: Saving Lives through Registration
- Festive College-Themed Christmas Trees
- Organ Donation and Funeral Arrangements
Resources
Texas Hill Country Podcast Network
Tom Fox
