Stories of hope
Each person touched by organ donation and transplant has a unique story.
Darrell and John: A friend becomes family
10 hours a day, seven days a week, Darrell Smith’s life stretched no further than 20 feet.
Evie: Living life to the fullest
“Every day I thank God and Amber that I am still here.”
Veteran…pageant queen…dual organ donor? Oh my!
“I’m dedicated to reducing the number of transplant recipients on the waiting list.”
Brandee: End-stage renal failure met its match
“I donated my left kidney through a voucher program.”
Evie: Living life to the fullest
“Every day I thank God and Amber that I am still here.”
Veteran…pageant queen…dual organ donor? Oh my!
“I’m dedicated to reducing the number of transplant recipients on the waiting list.”
Brandee: End-stage renal failure met its match
“I donated my left kidney through a voucher program.”
Rachel: Giving the gift of a kidney
“I believe that what we leave in this world is more important than what we take.”
Fred: Second Chances
“Organ donors are special because they selflessly give the gift of life.”
Gwendolyn: Take everything one day at a time
“I hope my story inspires you to never lose hope and to take it one day at a time.”
Gwendolyn: blessed beyond measure
I am blessed beyond measure and try to live my life with joy every day!
Tristen Hewitt: my son, my hero
He didn’t save just three lives—he started with mine.
Patches: Blessed at the last moment!
After battling heart disease for 13 years, I was given the chance in a lifetime by my donor.
JoAnne: donating a kidney for my brother
I hope to inspire at least one other person to donate a kidney.
Celebrating a second birthday
“That day my husband was reborn, and now he has two birthdays.”
Debi: a double lung transplant
“I can only thank the beautiful choice of my unknown donor.”
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