A Local Rink, a Stanley Cup Champion, and a Lifesaving Choice

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4.6 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 12 May 2023

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Ryan O’Reilly, center for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has become a hero on the ice for hockey fans across the league. But his mother, Bonnie O’Reilly, became a hero in her own right when she made a choice that ultimately ended up saving the life of a beloved member of their community. When Seaforth, Ontario rink manager Graham Nesbitt was diagnosed with a kidney disorder called Berger’s Disease, Bonnie O’Reilly immediately put herself on the list to be a donor, connecting both of their lives forever. In honor of Mother’s Day, Mike Farrell takes us inside his latest E:60 feature “Little Choices,” and shares a story of selflessness and sports. You can watch “Little Choices” on Sunday, May 14 at 12 P.M. ET on ESPN and ESPN Plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, it's my RemetKeth.
0:03.4	I know you're used to hearing me join the show to explain what's happening in the World
0:06.3	of College basketballer, hosting every Sunday morning on ESPN Radio, or maybe even reading
0:11.0	my words about everything Minneapolis and the star to boom.
0:14.2	But you are going to be hearing different voices hosting ESPN Daily in the coming weeks,
0:18.2	and I'm lucky enough to be one of them.
0:21.2	Helping this podcast do what it's always done.
0:24.0	Tell the best sports stories in audio, day in, and day out.
0:27.6	Thanks for listening.
0:30.0	Mike Farrow, you are the producer and director of the latest E60 feature called Little Choices.
0:41.3	And it's about Toronto Maple Leaf Center, Ryan O'Reilly, his mother, Bonnie O'Reilly,
0:46.4	and a choice she made that saved someone's life.
0:49.8	There's a lot to unpack in this story, but before we get started, for folks who might not
0:54.2	know much about Ryan O'Reilly and his hockey career, what can you tell us about him?
1:00.0	Ryan O'Reilly, he's a veteran sentiment.
1:02.3	He plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
1:04.2	Look at that jerk to O'Reilly.
1:07.3	Up for Barnaby, he's a better backhand, he's got scores.
1:11.3	Ryan O'Reilly again, he's got two.
1:16.0	He is one of the most respected two-way players in the game.
1:20.6	He's a tenacious player on offense, on defense.
1:24.7	He's won the Selkie Award as the best defensive forward in the league.
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