TEDx Talk with Rochel Smoller

The Gift of Life:
My Journey as a Kidney Donor

In a world where we're often encouraged to give money or time, Rochel's story challenges us to consider the profound impact of giving the ultimate gift: Life Itself.

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TEDxSanDiego · April 2024

About This Talk

Rochel Smoller, a kidney donor, shared a deeply personal and inspiring TEDx talk on the power of kidney donation — ignited by her co-worker's urgent need for a transplant.

She shares the simplicity of the donation process and its life-changing, life-giving value. Her message is clear: one person's decision can save a life.

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Rochel Smoller TEDx Talk San Diego Stage
Real Stories

Grateful Kidney Recipients

The impact of a kidney donation ripples far beyond the surgery room. Meet three recipients whose lives were transformed by the selfless gift of a living kidney donor.

Read Their Stories