Stories of Hope for Lung Patients

Debi: a double lung transplant

“I can only thank the beautiful choice of my unknown donor.”

Robert and Cherie: An unknown angel’s gift

A family lost someone so dear to them, but he saved so many lives, my husband’s included.

Sandy: I will be forever grateful to my donor!

“Please know with every breath I take, I am forever and lovingly connected to my donor and you.”

David: My miracle transplant journey

All in all, it has been a very transformational year! I can hardly keep my enthusiasm contained for this new season of life.

Heather: Fighting for life

Born with cystic fibrosis, Heather received a double-lung and liver transplant at age 19.

Eric Harned: Living every day to the fullest

I have spent the past 8 plus years paying tribute to my donor Rita in all I do.

David Bradshaw: How can I say thanks?

“How can I say thanks?” expressing my thanks to all involved, and especially to my loving Creator, who has allowed me to extend my life due to the miracles of modern medicine.

Shirene Philipose: Taking off the white coat, putting on the hospital gown

I am so thankful for the gracious act of my donor and their family, for their decision of organ donation, and for God giving me a second chance at life.

Jerry Cahill: To the Brink and back after lung, liver, and kidney transplants

A young man’s life allowed me to continue mine. How could I do anything but honor his kindness and love by living my life to the fullest?

Wes Hawkins: A second chance at life with PRIDE

Without my transplant and donor, I wouldn’t be here to write this, and I would have died living a lie. This month will be the first Pride Month I get to openly celebrate and enjoy.