Transplant recipient stories

Philip Rostek of Pittsburgh, PA

When I was very sick I came to a place where I met incredible people who were so inspiring that I will never forget their kindnesses, their expertise, and the drama of just meeting and then knowing them. My background is... Read more

Brayden Welhoefer of Stoughton, WI

Don’t miss Brayden’s thank you song.

Brendon Dix of Albuquerque, NM

Brendon’s journey to transplantation was a long journey, indeed, and it is not your “typical” kidney-liver candidate story. He has a rare genetic disorder called Methylmalonic Acidemia (MMA), that affects his body’s... Read more

Barbara Craycraft of Franklin, OH

At 25, I was a pregnant Type 1 Diabetic. I knew Diabetes would be an issue. The doctor immediately told me my Kidneys would not survive the pregnancy. My baby had an 8% chance of survival and I had a 16% chance. The day... Read more

Jane Enright of Pickerington, OH

Boy did I think I had a pretty good life.I was married, had a nice house, a good job and two beautiful children, ages three and four. It was priceless. We took our children everywhere. Sunday drives were the best. One... Read more

Clare Dowling of Danville, CA

In April of 2010 I was diagnosed with a rare lung disease that could only be fixed by having an urgent double lung transplant. Earlier that same year I was a just a typical college student attending CSU Chico when I... Read more

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