UNOS Ambassador Archives - Transplant Living

John Fahey: Unfathomable gratitude

I’ve always been registered as an organ donor but I never dreamed that I would be on the receiving end.

I fought hard, but everyday the fight became harder, until I received a referral for a transplant evaluation.

I will keep fighting for my life and everyone else who goes through this to help them learn to have a healthier life.

This journey has been long, hard, and rough, but I’m not sure that I would change it.

I am grateful to God and all who participated in my donation, months of prep, surgery, and recovery. They are ALL superheroes. THANK YOU.

I am thankful everyday for the opportunity to be my father’s donor and the dedication and inspiration of those ICU nurses.

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