Kidney
Stories of hope
#LivingItForward
Charlotte: Forever grateful for the decision I made
“It really feels amazing knowing that I gave someone their life back.”
Transplants and true friendship
“My donation helped me realize how precious life is.”
Carlotta: forever joined by the gift of organ donation
“I truly believe that I was born with Wes’ kidney and just kept it until he needed it.”
George: 48 years with a kidney transplant
“Enjoy your life: you don’t often get a second chance.”
Daniela: My new beginning
“I’m ready to conquer the world and tell my story about overcoming great odds.”
Glen: My mission is to help other patients.
“I’ve been able to celebrate with purpose.”
Thankful for the time with my late husband
“I am grateful every day for my sweet donor and the chance to have more time with my husband.”
Two times a kidney recipient
“I will be turning 75 on the 29th of this month. I am living proof that transplantation works.”
Rejected as a donor, but not deterred!
“I consider my living organ donation as the single most important and treasured accomplishment of my lifetime
Michael: Yes you can (be a living donor)
We have been friends since and have celebrated our kidney anniversaries several times.
Christina: doing dialysis to live
“Don’t tell me I can’t, show me how I can!”
Tony: My kidney donation story
I knew early on I wanted to be the one to save my little girl’s life by donating my kidney, as long as I was a good match.