Donna Smith

Donna Smith has always been an activist and someone who believes in justice and fair treatment for all people and planet. In this episode she shares her childhood memories with faith and doing marathon-length hunger hikes to raise money for those without food at age 11. Donna digs into her experiences as a mother and wife struggling with the US medical system, overcoming cancer three times and getting through medical bankruptcy to overcome the immense debt she and her husband faced due to his health challenges. After being a part of Michael Moore's 2007 documentary film Sicko, she dedicated her life to advocating for universal health care and supporting nurses. Donna's life story is incredibly powerful and her experiences with love and healing are profound and illuminating. Find Donna by googling 'Donna Sicko' or by e-mail at donna@pdamerica.org