‘Gifted’ docuseries shows how families of organ donors turn tragedy into hope
About this episode
The episode discusses the docuseries 'Gifted' which explores the impact of organ donation through personal stories.
“Gifted: The Docuseries” poses the ultimate question: If you could save the lives of eight strangers, would you? The project looks at the humanity behind organ donation, featuring stories from St. Louis and beyond. Its creator, critical care registered nurse and St. Louis native, Robert Horsey, discusses the story behind the series alongside Kim Cupp, who honors her daughter Maissa Abdallah’s life-saving legacy in the series.
People in this episode
Guests: Robert Horsey, Kim Cupp
Topics covered
- organ donation
- families
- tragedy
- hope
- humanity
- healthcare
- documentary
Keywords
- organ donation
- docuseries
- tragedy
- hope
- healthcare
- St. Louis
- Robert Horsey
- Kim Cupp
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: St. Louis Public Radio
Books & works: Gifted: The Docuseries
Places: St. Louis
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