A true example of bravery and heroism! When doctors at Keck Medicine of USC determined Saul Casillas and Kathya Rocha matched with each other's sibling who needed an organ transplant, they didn't hesitate to donate! Click the link to hear this incredible - and rare - journey of love, compassion and triumph! 

Photo: Jim Kim, MD, transplant surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC; Joselin Casillas; Kathya Rocha; Saul Casillas; Jaime Rocha Fernandez (left to right)

Courtesy of Keck Medicine of USC 

A true example of bravery and heroism! When doctors at Keck Medicine of USC determined Saul Casillas and Kathya Rocha matched with each other's sibling who needed an organ transplant, they didn't hesitate to donate! Click the link to hear this incredible - and rare - journey of love, compassion and triumph! 
Photo: Jim Kim, MD, transplant surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC; Joselin Casillas; Kathya Rocha; Saul Casillas; Jaime Rocha Fernandez (left to right)
Courtesy of Keck Medicine of USC

KNX Hero of the Week

Our KNX Heroes of the Week were involved in an incredible dual organ paired transplant exchange!

Fighting hunger, preventing food waste and cultivating community! Former KNX Hero of the Week Natalie Flores-Blackner chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their new program called Fruity Fridays, that gives homeowners with fruit trees a way to donate their abundant produce! Natalie also talks about the incredible growth of Nourish LA, since beginning in an alleyway in 2020. 

Connect: https://www.nourish.la

Photo: Courtesy of Ken Kerbs Photos

Fighting hunger, preventing food waste and cultivating community! Former KNX Hero of the Week Natalie Flores-Blackner chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their new program called Fruity Fridays, that gives homeowners with fruit trees a way to donate their abundant produce! Natalie also talks about the incredible growth of Nourish LA, since beginning in an alleyway in 2020. 
Connect: <a href="https://www.nourish.la">https://www.nourish.la</a>
Photo: Courtesy of Ken Kerbs Photos

Natalie Flores-Blackner and Nourish LA start "Fruity Fridays" to help stop local food insecurity!

From Hawaii to the Hudson Bay, to the coast of Croatia... our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big statement, when it comes to keeping our oceans and waterways healthy! 18 year-old Edie Markovich of Los Angeles is the founder of Outswimming Hunger, and she's partnering with organizations that are making a difference in our communities! Hear her share her recent accomplishments with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan, by clicking on the link above. 

Photo: Edie Markovich, before her recent 12-hour swim at the ELAC swim stadium, to raise money for Heal The Bay. 

Photo courtesy of Glenn Zucman

From Hawaii to the Hudson Bay, to the coast of Croatia... our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big statement, when it comes to keeping our oceans and waterways healthy! 18 year-old Edie Markovich of Los Angeles is the founder of Outswimming Hunger, and she's partnering with organizations that are making a difference in our communities! Hear her share her recent accomplishments with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan, by clicking on the link above. 
Photo: Edie Markovich, before her recent 12-hour swim at the ELAC swim stadium, to raise money for Heal The Bay. 
Photo courtesy of Glenn Zucman

Meet Edie Markovich! Our KNX Hero is swimming in the most unique and exotic places in the world, to raise awareness for environmental health!

Driver Austin Varco and his Race4Autism campaign is gearing up for an exciting 2024, kicking things off with Austin's debut at the NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts Series at Irwindale Speedway. Racing to the finish line with former KNX Heroes "Special Needz Coffee" as one of his sponsors, Austin is making a big impact in the ASD community! Hear the latest with our former hero by clicking the link above. 

Follow Austin and his Race4Autism events at: https://www.austinvarco.com/race4autism

Photo: Austin Varco, courtesy of Ivan Velasco

Driver Austin Varco and his Race4Autism campaign is gearing up for an exciting 2024, kicking things off with Austin's debut at the NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts Series at Irwindale Speedway. Racing to the finish line with former KNX Heroes "Special Needz Coffee" as one of his sponsors, Austin is making a big impact in the ASD community! Hear the latest with our former hero by clicking the link above. 
Follow Austin and his Race4Autism events at: <a href="https://www.austinvarco.com/race4autism">https://www.austinvarco.com/race4autism</a>
Photo: Austin Varco, courtesy of Ivan Velasco

Our KNX Heroes of the Week were involved in an incredible dual organ paired transplant exchange!

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