Kidney transplant stories

César López: Don’t take anything for granted

Thank you to all the people that made me enjoy life again, especially my unknown 20-year-old donor.

Noah Thibodeau: “Live like Noah”

Because he chose to be an organ donor, he has saved the lives of four people

Matthew Kuchera: The gift of life during COVID-19

To everyone suffering from kidney disease, is on dialysis, waiting for the gift of life, anything. Do not give up hope! You fight the fight hard and understand miracles do happen.

My second chance, thanks to an organ donor!

I received a kidney on February 5, 2019 from a young deceased organ donor. My donor and their family has given a second chance at life to a daughter, granddaughter, niece, aunt, friend, wife and mother.

We can all help

Kidney

For Kaci Alvarado, an ordinary Saturday of running errands resulted in an extraordinary act of kindness. The last task on her list that day was to have an oil change at a friend’s auto repair shop. While Kaci was there,... Read more

Be more

On April 2, 2016 Erin and I met and built a one of a kind friendship after being turned down by one hospital to become her organ donor. So passionate about continuing to spread the word on donation and its importance we... Read more

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