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Valerie Bolt: Eleni the brave

I volunteered to be evaluated and when I learned I was eligible to donate, it was truly one of the happiest moments of my life.

Sarah Ridder: A family’s journey with IPF

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Many of us did die from IPF but because of two incredibly loving families our mother was spared the loss of two more children. Without these transplants, our life expectancies were no more than three to four months.

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.

Jen Lentini: Heart transplant recipient 7/6/96

I waited in hospital three months and received my heart transplant from a young boy named Matthew. His mother chose to give the gift of life to myself and many others. July 6, 1996 is my rebirth-day.

Curt Holland: A grateful heart

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My transplant story starts by recognizing that I wouldn’t be here without the help of many people. A successful organ transplant takes a talented group of people from beginning to end. It starts with organizations like... Read more

Khansaa’s Heart: The Miracle that Changed My Life

This journey has been a rollercoaster of emotional highs and lows, and plenty of ups and downs. I am forever grateful to the donor family that selflessly gave my baby girl the gift of life.