Maggie Gyllenhaal Discusses Organ Donation and D TOUR
Here is a shocking statistic: on average, 18 people die everyday waiting for an organ transplant.
Watch the exclusive video below with Independent Lens host Maggie Gyllenhaal who discusses D TOUR, which chronicles musician Pat Spurgeon’s search for a living kidney donor and the challenges associated with finding a viable match. The program will air on November 10 at 10:00 PM on Independent Lens on PBS (check local listings).
Spurgeon’s story highlights the need to regularly monitor kidney health for those who are in at-risk categories.
Learn more about kidney disease, organ donation and the film >>
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