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The Transplant Vigil

Diane Bottino's husband Joe waited 29 days in the ICU for a liver that never came. She waited by his side with little support, sleeping on chairs and her children 50 miles away. Family House could have made a big difference in her transplant experience. Here's Diane's story.

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Multimedia of Mike's Kidney Transplant Challenge: Mike Snyder's first nine years have included two kidney transplants and weeks in the hospital and many miles in between.

Mike's Kidney Transplant Challenge

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Multimedia of Transplant Vigil: Diane Bottino's Story: Diane Bottino stood vigil in the hospital for 29 days while her husband Joe awaited a liver transplant. Listen to her story and learn why she's an advocate for Family House.

Transplant Vigil: Diane Bottino's Story

Diane Bottino stood vigil in the hospital for 29 days while her husband Joe awaited a liver transplant. Listen to her story and learn why she's an advocate for Family House.

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