Kristina Moon on Love, Loss, and The Billy Moon Foundation
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In this heartfelt episode, Audra and Chelsi welcome Kristina Moon, widow of FDNY firefighter William “Billy” Moon II, to share her powerful story. After tragically losing her husband in 2022 during a training exercise, Kristina has dedicated her life to keeping his memory alive through The Billy Moon Foundation. As president of the foundation, Kristina advocates for organ donation awareness and encourages families to have difficult yet vital conversations about their end-of-life wishes.
Join us as Kristina opens up about her journey from elementary educator to nonprofit leader, and how she’s honoring Billy’s legacy while raising their two children, Brianne (12) and Colin (10). In this episode, we discuss the impact of organ donation, and the importance of resilience in the face of unimaginable grief.
Kristina’s story is one of strength, love, and advocacy. Through her foundation, she aims to help others in the firefighter community, spreading awareness and education about the life-saving potential of organ donation.
Key Topics Covered:
• Kristina Moon’s journey as a widow and president of The Billy Moon Foundation
• The impact of organ donation
• The importance of having tough conversations with loved ones
Books Mentioned
Dare To Lead by Brene Brown
Follow The Billy Moon Foundation
website: https://billymoonfoundation.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_billy_moon_foundation/
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