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02/27/2026

Welcome to Two Gals & a Kidney Podcast 🎙️
Straight talk about kidney disease and transplantation, presented by the Transplant Ambassador Program (TAP).

Co-hosted by Susan McKenzie, Kidney Recipient, and Lynn van der Linde, Kidney Donor, this podcast was created to inform, empower, and inspire the kidney community.

Each episode features candid conversations with kidney patients and donors, researchers, healthcare providers, patient advocates, global experts, and more! Sharing real experiences and trusted insights.

Whether you’re a patient, donor, caregiver, or supporter, this space is for you.
Follow along as we launch a new way to learn, connect, and advocate 💚

🎧 The first episode release date will be announced soon, stay tuned!
📣 Share this with someone you think would enjoy the podcast.
🔗 Learn more about TAP: https://transplantambassadors.ca/

02/24/2026

Peter Wechselmann
TAP would like to pay tribute to Peter Wechselmann, a committed Transplant Ambassador and patient advocate for over 7 years. As a TAP Ambassador, Peter spoke with hundreds of kidney patients and their families by phone and in person at the Guelph Kidney Clinic. Peter provided hope for many after receiving a successful kidney transplant in his late 60s, which lasted for 9 years. Peter often shared one unusual experience he had while volunteering at the clinic.
He was dedicated to helping kidney patients understand how to advocate for themselves to increase their chances for transplant. Many of his connections lasted for years, as he checked in regularly with “his people” to see how they were doing.
“I want to be just like you,” a patient told him.
“You want to be an old bald guy?” Peter asked, surprised by the remark.
The patient answered, “I want to be vibrant, full of life, and able to help others.”
Peter was certainly all that and more. His legacy of helping others will live on through his fellow Transplant Ambassadors and all the people he inspired.
Peter was also a founding Board member of the Renal Patient and Donor Foundation.
Peter passed away on February 3, 2026. He will be deeply missed.
Check out the tribute to Peter Wechselmann on the Toronto Star

More about Peter Wechselmann
Ambassador Directory - Peter W.
https://transplantambassadors.ca/?s=Peter+W
YouTube Video - Peter’s Transplant Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vfVPC33s5M
Check out more articles on him called: Former kidney transplant patients, donors, helping new patients in Guelph program.

02/24/2026

Peter Wechselmann
TAP would like to pay tribute to Peter Wechselmann, a committed Transplant Ambassador and patient advocate for over 7 years. As a TAP Ambassador, Peter spoke with hundreds of kidney patients and their families by phone and in person at the Guelph Kidney Clinic. Peter provided hope for many after receiving a successful kidney transplant in his late 60s, which lasted for 9 years. Peter often shared one unusual experience he had while volunteering at the clinic.
He was dedicated to helping kidney patients understand how to advocate for themselves to increase their chances for transplant. Many of his connections lasted for years, as he checked in regularly with “his people” to see how they were doing.
“I want to be just like you,” a patient told him.
“You want to be an old bald guy?” Peter asked, surprised by the remark.
The patient answered, “I want to be vibrant, full of life, and able to help others.”
Peter was certainly all that and more. His legacy of helping others will live on through his fellow Transplant Ambassadors and all the people he inspired.
Peter was also a founding Board member of the Renal Patient and Donor Foundation.
Peter passed away on February 3, 2026. He will be deeply missed.

Check out: PETER WECHSELMANN Obituary on the Toronto Star, thestar.com.

More about Peter Wechselmann
Ambassador Directory - Peter W.
https://transplantambassadors.ca/?s=Peter+W
YouTube Video - Peter’s Transplant Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vfVPC33s5M

Check out this article about him: Former kidney transplant patients, donors, helping new patients in Guelph program, on guelphtoday.com.

02/24/2026

Peter Wechselmann
TAP would like to pay tribute to Peter Wechselmann, a committed Transplant Ambassador and patient advocate for over 7 years. As a TAP Ambassador, Peter spoke with hundreds of kidney patients and their families by phone and in person at the Guelph Kidney Clinic. Peter provided hope for many after receiving a successful kidney transplant in his late 60s, which lasted for 9 years. Peter often shared one unusual experience he had while volunteering at the clinic.
He was dedicated to helping kidney patients understand how to advocate for themselves to increase their chances for transplant. Many of his connections lasted for years, as he checked in regularly with “his people” to see how they were doing.
“I want to be just like you,” a patient told him.
“You want to be an old bald guy?” Peter asked, surprised by the remark.
The patient answered, “I want to be vibrant, full of life, and able to help others.”
Peter was certainly all that and more. His legacy of helping others will live on through his fellow Transplant Ambassadors and all the people he inspired.
Peter was also a founding Board member of the Renal Patient and Donor Foundation.
Peter passed away on February 3, 2026. He will be deeply missed.

More about Peter Wechselmann
Ambassador Directory - Peter W.
https://transplantambassadors.ca/?s=Peter+W
YouTube Video - Peter’s Transplant Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vfVPC33s5M
Articles on Peter Wechselmann: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/former-kidney-transplant-patients-donors-helping-new-patients-in-guelph-program-3785275?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

02/24/2026

Peter Wechselmann
TAP would like to pay tribute to Peter Wechselmann, a committed Transplant Ambassador and patient advocate for over 7 years. As a TAP Ambassador, Peter spoke with hundreds of kidney patients and their families by phone and in person at the Guelph Kidney Clinic. Peter provided hope for many after receiving a successful kidney transplant in his late 60s, which lasted for 9 years. Peter often shared one unusual experience he had while volunteering at the clinic.

He was dedicated to helping kidney patients understand how to advocate for themselves to increase their chances for transplant. Many of his connections lasted for years, as he checked in regularly with “his people” to see how they were doing.

“I want to be just like you,” a patient told him.
“You want to be an old bald guy?” Peter asked, surprised by the remark.
The patient answered, “I want to be vibrant, full of life, and able to help others.”
Peter was certainly all that and more. His legacy of helping others will live on through his fellow Transplant Ambassadors and all the people he inspired.

Peter was also a founding Board member of the Renal Patient and Donor Foundation.
Peter passed away on February 3, 2026. He will be deeply missed.
https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/peter-wechselmann-1093517262

More about Peter Wechselmann
Ambassador Directory - Peter W.
https://transplantambassadors.ca/?s=Peter+W
YouTube Video - Peter’s Transplant Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vfVPC33s5M

02/24/2026

Peter Wechselmann
TAP would like to pay tribute to Peter Wechselmann, a committed Transplant Ambassador and patient advocate for over 7 years. As a TAP Ambassador, Peter spoke with hundreds of kidney patients and their families by phone and in person at the Guelph Kidney Clinic. Peter provided hope for many after receiving a successful kidney transplant in his late 60s, which lasted for 9 years. Peter often shared one unusual experience he had while volunteering at the clinic.
He was dedicated to helping kidney patients understand how to advocate for themselves to increase their chances for transplant. Many of his connections lasted for years, as he checked in regularly with “his people” to see how they were doing.
“I want to be just like you,” a patient told him.
“You want to be an old bald guy?” Peter asked, surprised by the remark.
The patient answered, “I want to be vibrant, full of life, and able to help others.”
Peter was certainly all that and more. His legacy of helping others will live on through his fellow Transplant Ambassadors and all the people he inspired.
Peter was also a founding Board member of the Renal Patient and Donor Foundation.
Peter passed away on February 3, 2026. He will be deeply missed.

Check out the Remembering of Peter Wechselmann in the Toronto Star.

More about Peter Wechselmann
Ambassador Directory - Peter W.
https://transplantambassadors.ca/?s=Peter+W
Spotlight Page:
https://transplantambassadors.ca/spotlights/spotlight-on-peter/
YouTube Video - Peter’s Transplant Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vfVPC33s5M

Check out this article about him: Former kidney transplant patients, donors, helping new patients in Guelph program, on guelphtoday.com.

02/24/2026

Peter Wechselmann
TAP would like to pay tribute to Peter Wechselmann, a committed Transplant Ambassador and patient advocate for over 7 years. As a TAP Ambassador, Peter spoke with hundreds of kidney patients and their families by phone and in person at the Guelph Kidney Clinic. Peter provided hope for many kidney patients after receiving a successful kidney transplant in his late 60s’ which lasted for 9 years. Peter often shared one unusual experience he had while volunteering at the clinic.
He was dedicated to helping kidney patients understand how to advocate for themselves to increase their chances for transplant. Many of his connections lasted for years as he checked in regularly with ‘his people’ to see how they were doing.
“I want to be just like you,” a patient told him. “You want to be an old bald guy?” Peter asked, surprised by the remark. The patient answered, “I want to be vibrant, full of life, and able to help others.” Peter was certainly all that and more. His legacy of helping others will live on through his fellow Transplant Ambassadors and all the people he inspired.
Peter was also a founding Board member of the Renal Patient and Donor Foundation.
We lost our friend Peter to cancer on February 3, 2026. He will be deeply missed.
https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/peter-wechselmann-1093517262

02/24/2026

Peter Wechselmann
TAP would like to pay tribute to Peter Wechselmann, a committed Transplant Ambassador and patient advocate for over 7 years. As a TAP Ambassador, Peter spoke with hundreds of kidney patients and their families by phone and in person at the Guelph Kidney Clinic. Peter provided hope for many after receiving a successful kidney transplant in his late 60s, which lasted for 9 years. Peter often shared one unusual experience he had while volunteering at the clinic.

He was dedicated to helping kidney patients understand how to advocate for themselves to increase their chances for transplant. Many of his connections lasted for years, as he checked in regularly with “his people” to see how they were doing.
“I want to be just like you,” a patient told him.
“You want to be an old bald guy?” Peter asked, surprised by the remark.
The patient answered, “I want to be vibrant, full of life, and able to help others.”

Peter was certainly all that and more. His legacy of helping others will live on through his fellow Transplant Ambassadors and all the people he inspired.
Peter was also a founding Board member of the Renal Patient and Donor Foundation.
Peter passed away on February 3, 2026. He will be deeply missed.
https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/peter-wechselmann-1093517262

More about Peter Wechselmann
Ambassador Directory - Peter W.
https://transplantambassadors.ca/?s=Peter+W
Spotlight Page:
https://transplantambassadors.ca/spotlights/spotlight-on-peter/
YouTube Video - Peter’s Transplant Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vfVPC33s5M
Articles on Peter Wechselmann: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/former-kidney-transplant-patients-donors-helping-new-patients-in-guelph-program-3785275?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

02/24/2026

Peter Wechselmann
TAP would like to pay tribute to Peter Wechselmann, a committed Transplant Ambassador and patient advocate for over 7 years. As a TAP Ambassador, Peter spoke with hundreds of kidney patients and their families by phone and in person at the Guelph Kidney Clinic. Peter provided hope for many kidney patients after receiving a successful kidney transplant in his late 60s’ which lasted for 9 years. Peter often shared one unusual experience he had while volunteering at the clinic.
He was dedicated to helping kidney patients understand how to advocate for themselves to increase their chances for transplant. Many of his connections lasted for years as he checked in regularly with ‘his people’ to see how they were doing.
“I want to be just like you,” a patient told him. “You want to be an old bald guy?” Peter asked, surprised by the remark. The patient answered, “I want to be vibrant, full of life, and able to help others.” Peter was certainly all that and more. His legacy of helping others will live on through his fellow Transplant Ambassadors and all the people he inspired.
Peter was also a founding Board member of the Renal Patient and Donor Foundation.
We lost our friend Peter to cancer on February 3, 2026. He will be deeply missed.
https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/peter-wechselmann-1093517262

More about Peter Wechselmann
Ambassador Directory - Peter W.
https://transplantambassadors.ca/?s=Peter+W
Spotlight Page:
https://transplantambassadors.ca/spotlights/spotlight-on-peter/
YouTube Video - Peter’s Transplant Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vfVPC33s5M
Articles on Peter Wechselmann: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/former-kidney-transplant-patients-donors-helping-new-patients-in-guelph-program-3785275?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

02/24/2026

Peter Wechselmann
TAP would like to pay tribute to Peter Wechselmann, a committed Transplant Ambassador and patient advocate for over 7 years. As a TAP Ambassador, Peter spoke with hundreds of kidney patients and their families by phone and in person at the Guelph Kidney Clinic. Peter provided hope for many kidney patients after receiving a successful kidney transplant in his late 60s’ which lasted for 9 years. Peter often shared one unusual experience he had while volunteering at the clinic.
He was dedicated to helping kidney patients understand how to advocate for themselves to increase their chances for transplant. Many of his connections lasted for years as he checked in regularly with ‘his people’ to see how they were doing.
“I want to be just like you,” a patient told him. “You want to be an old bald guy?” Peter asked, surprised by the remark. The patient answered, “I want to be vibrant, full of life, and able to help others.” Peter was certainly all that and more. His legacy of helping others will live on through his fellow Transplant Ambassadors and all the people he inspired.
Peter was also a founding Board member of the Renal Patient and Donor Foundation.
We lost our friend Peter to cancer on February 3, 2026. He will be deeply missed.
https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/peter-wechselmann-1093517262

More about Peter Wechselmann
Ambassador Directory - Peter W.
https://transplantambassadors.ca/?s=Peter+W
Spotlight Page:
https://transplantambassadors.ca/spotlights/spotlight-on-peter/
YouTube Video - Peter’s Transplant Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vfVPC33s5M
Articles on Peter Wechselmann: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/former-kidney-transplant-patients-donors-helping-new-patients-in-guelph-program-3785275?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
https://www.grhosp.on.ca/stories/peter-wechselmann

02/24/2026

Peter Wechselmann
TAP would like to pay tribute to Peter Wechselmann, a committed Transplant Ambassador and patient advocate for over 7 years. As a TAP Ambassador, Peter spoke with hundreds of kidney patients and their families by phone and in person at the Guelph Kidney Clinic. Peter provided hope for many kidney patients after receiving a successful kidney transplant in his late 60s’ which lasted for 9 years. Peter often shared one unusual experience he had while volunteering at the clinic.
He was dedicated to helping kidney patients understand how to advocate for themselves to increase their chances for transplant. Many of his connections lasted for years as he checked in regularly with ‘his people’ to see how they were doing.
“I want to be just like you,” a patient told him. “You want to be an old bald guy?” Peter asked, surprised by the remark. The patient answered, “I want to be vibrant, full of life, and able to help others.” Peter was certainly all that and more. His legacy of helping others will live on through his fellow Transplant Ambassadors and all the people he inspired.
Peter was also a founding Board member of the Renal Patient and Donor Foundation.
We lost our friend Peter to cancer on February 3, 2026. He will be deeply missed.
https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/peter-wechselmann-1093517262

More about Peter Wechselmann
Ambassador Directory - Peter W.
https://transplantambassadors.ca/?s=Peter+W
Spotlight Page:
https://transplantambassadors.ca/spotlights/spotlight-on-peter/
YouTube Video - Peter’s Transplant Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vfVPC33s5M
Articles on Peter Wechselmann: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/former-kidney-transplant-patients-donors-helping-new-patients-in-guelph-program-3785275?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
https://www.grhosp.on.ca/stories/peter-wechselmann

02/24/2026

Peter Wechselmann
TAP would like to pay tribute to Peter Wechselmann, a committed Transplant Ambassador and patient advocate for over 7 years. As a TAP Ambassador, Peter spoke with hundreds of kidney patients and their families by phone and in person at the Guelph Kidney Clinic. Peter provided hope for many kidney patients after receiving a successful kidney transplant in his late 60s’ which lasted for 9 years. Peter often shared one unusual experience he had while volunteering at the clinic.
He was dedicated to helping kidney patients understand how to advocate for themselves to increase their chances for transplant. Many of his connections lasted for years as he checked in regularly with ‘his people’ to see how they were doing.
“I want to be just like you,” a patient told him. “You want to be an old bald guy?” Peter asked, surprised by the remark. The patient answered, “I want to be vibrant, full of life, and able to help others.” Peter was certainly all that and more. His legacy of helping others will live on through his fellow Transplant Ambassadors and all the people he inspired.

Peter was also a founding Board member of the Renal Patient and Donor Foundation.
We lost our friend Peter to cancer on February 3, 2026. He will be deeply missed.
https://obituaries.thestar.com/obituary/peter-wechselmann-1093517262

More about Peter Wechselmann

Ambassador Directory - Peter W.
https://transplantambassadors.ca/?s=Peter+W

Spotlight Page:
https://transplantambassadors.ca/spotlights/spotlight-on-peter/

YouTube Video - Peter’s Transplant Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vfVPC33s5M

Articles on Peter Wechselmann: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/former-kidney-transplant-patients-donors-helping-new-patients-in-guelph-program-3785275?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
https://www.grhosp.on.ca/stories/peter-wechselmann

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