The Gift of Life: Organ Donation with Chet Szuber

April 20, 2006
Hosted by Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley

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Episode Description

Eleven years ago Chet Szuber got an extraordinary gift from his daughter Patti - her heart. Thanks to Patti’s heart It has been 11 years since the surgery and Chet is going strong. He runs a berry farm, a Christmas tree farm, in Berkley, Michigan, where he keeps a special place set aside - Patti’s Park. Because of Patti’s generosity, wanting to be an organ donor, today two blind ladies have vision, two others share her kidneys, and another has a liver. Chet heads the lineup of keynote speakers at the 2006 TCF 29th annual conference of The Compassionate Friends in Dearborn, Michigan July 14-16.

Open to Hope

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“Open to Hope” is a show dedicated to those who have suffered a loss. The show is hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley, Marriage and Family Therapist and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, adjunct professor at Columbia University’s school of Social Work. Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi are published authors and international experts in grief, loss and recovery. Hear bereaved family members and experts share inspirational stories of loss, hope and recovery. Learn what you can do to cope and to establish a new normal. Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi dedicate their show to their deceased son, and brother Scott, and to all those who have lost loved ones and are looking for hope. They welcome you to lean on their hope until you have found your own.

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley

Dr. Gloria Horsley, BSN, MS, MA, CNS, MFT, MIM, Ph.D. is a bereaved parent and has worked in family therapy for 22 years. She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities. Dr. Gloria serves The Compassionate Friends in a number of roles, including Board Director and chairperson for TCF’s annual program for professionals. Dr. Heidi Horsley, BS, MS, MSW, Psy.D. is a bereaved sibling and adjunct professor at Columbia University’s school of Social Work where she teaches courses including grief, loss, and bereavement. She holds graduate degrees from Columbia University, Loyola, and University of San Francisco. She also conducts seminars & workshops at The Compassionate Friends annual bereavement conferences.



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