Living kidney donor and Squamish First Nations Band member Adrienne Charlie shares a truly inspirational story about her journey to become a living donor to her adopted daughter.

Hear Adrienne's story of her passionate journey - from the moment she met Alissa, to the process of adoption, and on to become Alissa's living kidney donor. Adrienne talks about the unique challenges she faced as a person of aboriginal ancestry and the process her family and community went through to accept Adrienne's decision to be a living donor.

Her story illustrates that "family" is not rooted in genes, but in love.

PLUGGED IN is an innovative show that profiles all things about kidney disease and patients in BC and the Yukon.

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