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Gwendolyn: blessed beyond measure

I am blessed beyond measure and try to live my life with joy every day!

He didn’t save just three lives—he started with mine.

After battling heart disease for 13 years, I was given the chance in a lifetime by my donor.

I hope to inspire at least one other person to donate a kidney.

“That day my husband was reborn, and now he has two birthdays.”

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

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