In this impactful episode, Glen Kelley—Patient Voice and Advocacy Leader with The Mended Hearts—shares his extraordinary journey as a multi-organ transplant recipient and his mission to transform patient support worldwide. Glen recounts his decades-long health journey, from surviving Hodgkin’s lymphoma as a teenager to navigating heart failure, a heart transplant, and later a kidney transplant. Through these experiences, he discovered the life-changing impact of patient-to-patient connection—something he now champions through The Mended Hearts organization. The conversation explores how The Mended Hearts delivers support, education, and advocacy to more than 100,000 patients globally. Glen highlights the organization’s accredited visitor programs, digital outreach, and growing international presence, all designed to empower patients and caregivers across every stage of cardiovascular disease and transplant care. Hosted by Rob Horel of Eurofins Viracor. Episode Links: The Mended Hearts, Inc. Research and Innovation Office (RIO) Glen Kelley | LinkedIn Be a Guest on our Show! We’re always looking to speak with the transplant community. To be considered, please email ---> Amplify your influence! 📧 [email protected] Social Media: LinkedIn | X-Twitter | Facebook | Threads | YouTube | Bluesky The discussions in this podcast are meant to inform and spark conversation, not to provide medical advice. For guidance on personal health questions, diagnoses, or treatment decisions, always speak directly with a licensed healthcare professional. For more information visit: Eurofins-Viracor.com or call (800)305-5198 Copyright © 2026 Eurofins Viracor, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 🎧 Home of Transplant Radio™

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