WKFS-FM (Cincinnati, OH)

1 month ago | kisscincinnati.iheart.com | Jon Curl

May - Weber FamilyJeff Weber has battled cancer three times, the most recent diagnosis came in January of 2025. His wife, Shari, gave him one of her kidneys in 2014 making Jeff a cancer survivor and kidney transplant recipient. The couple and their three kids decided to give back to the community through a blood drive to replenish the supply that Jeff and so many others depend on to survive. Listen here!

2 months ago | kisscincinnati.iheart.com | Jon Curl

Dr. Mona Foad, founder of Mona Dermatology in Cincinnati, discusses her journey in dermatology, combining both medical and cosmetic treatments with a holistic approach, and delivering valuable insights into skincare and wellness. Mona Dermatology prides itself on offering personalized care using advanced technology for both skin health and anti-aging.

2 months ago | kisscincinnati.iheart.com | Jon Curl

April - Sister KeliAngele K Blackshear-Brown, better known as Sister Keli, was diagnosed with diabetes as a teenager. She learned how to manage the disease and lived a pretty normal life. Sister Keli graduated from Colerain High School and went to college in Columbus, Ohio. After college she took a job in education as an academic director in Cincinnati. At the age of 36, she received a call from her doctor after a routine exam and bloodwork.

Mar 19, 2025 | kisscincinnati.iheart.com | Jon Curl

January - Lindsay & Brynn Shulte5-year-old Brynn Shulte is thriving thanks to blood donations from Hoxworth Blood CenterShortly after birth, Brynn Shulte was diagnosed with a rare blood disease. Receiving transfusions at Cincinnati Children's Hospital several times a week, she estimates she has received more than 1000 blood donations (and counting) in her short life. Now Brynn and her family gives back on her birthday each year hosting a blood drive.

Mar 19, 2025 | kisscincinnati.iheart.com | Jon Curl

February - Dr. Caroline AlquistDr. Alquist explains how the significance of the Wall of Life and organ donation at Hoxworth Blood CenterDr. Caroline Alquist wears a lot of hats at Hoxworth Blood Center. She is the interim Co-Director and director of our Transplantation Immunology Division (TID) or sometimes referred to as HLA. Hear the story of how the heart (literally) in our wall of life was made by her mother when Dr. Alquist was in medical school.