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Brian, transplant recipient, and his wife Heather

Brian Montalbano: Heart Transplant x2

I feel very blessed to be here today, fully understanding that someone had to pass away for me to have the chance I have; and to those donors and families I am forever grateful.

Mitchell Miller: A second chance for life here on earth

Liver

I am so blessed to have this second chance and I try to make the most of every day with a smile.

Transplant recipient, Madelyn, holding a chalkboard commemorating her first day of 2nd grade

Quinn Family: Madelyn’s Heart

Heart

Madelyn’s heart transplant changed our lives and took us from the depths of despair to the peak of happiness.

Darmecia, transplant recipient, with her family

Darmecia Crane: The perfect graduation gift

My son was the graduate, but I received the perfect graduation gift.

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.