Kelly Perkins discovered at age 30, she needed a heart transplant. For an active person, she thought her lifestyle was over. But with the support of a loving husband, Kelly, given at one point a week to live, becoming the first heart transplant recipient to climb some of the world’s most recognized peaks. Mountains, most of us in perfect health, would never think of attempting to climb! Kelly has brought worldwide attention to organ donation. Her story shows what the human body and spirit are truly capable of achieving. She has hits peaks and valleys in her climbs and in her life; now hear how she has overcome it all. A great story for this time or anytime of the year.
Introduction
On this day before Valentine’s Day we are going to talk about hearts…in a different way. At the age of 30 Kelly Perkins led an active lifestyle. She had married her college sweetheart Craig and was working in Southern California. In 1992 she was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. A virus she caught had infected her heart. Just before complete heart failure Kelly received a heart transplant. At this point; you would think that she would take it easy after that, but no, not Kelly! She went on to return to mountain climbing throughout the world; bringing attention to organ donation with each climb. I would like to welcome a truly Amazing Women… Kelly Perkins
Producers Note:
During a show break Kelly and Dr Marlene discovered they thought alike about diet and healthy food. So Dr Marlene worked that into the interview. Kelly was happy to go with the idea as she was an excellant guest.
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