AJ Gardener

AJ Gardener

Organization: National Kidney Foundation

AJ Gardener (they/them) is the Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Coordinator at the Center for Organ Recovery and Education. They are an active organizer in the Pittsburgh Pagan community and served as the Young Adult and Campus Ministry Coordinator at First Unitarian Church for 4 years. They have a degree in Religious Studies from Mercyhurst University and have followed their passion for ministry for 10 years through volunteering, teaching, and mentoring, and learning within Pagan spaces. 

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Alliance Presentations

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Bridging Faiths: Interreligious Dialogues on Organ Donation and Transplantation

Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 2:00pm

During this session, we are honored to host a diverse panel of esteemed faith leaders, representing major religions practiced nationwide, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Together, we will delve into the foundational beliefs surrounding death, dying, and burial practices across these faith traditions. Furthermore, our discussion will navigate the intricate religious perspectives on organ, eye, and tissue donation, providing insights into common community concerns and fostering understanding across diverse religious landscapes.

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