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.
Tony: My kidney donation story
I knew early on I wanted to be the one to save my little girl’s life by donating my kidney, as long as I was a good match.
Kaley: With thanks, a new kidney and a new pancreas
Every single day I am overwhelmed with thanks for the health-filled life I get to live.
David: My miracle transplant journey
All in all, it has been a very transformational year! I can hardly keep my enthusiasm contained for this new season of life.
Tony: My kidney donation story
I knew early on I wanted to be the one to save my little girl’s life by donating my kidney, as long as I was a good match.
Kaley: With thanks, a new kidney and a new pancreas
Every single day I am overwhelmed with thanks for the health-filled life I get to live.
David: My miracle transplant journey
All in all, it has been a very transformational year! I can hardly keep my enthusiasm contained for this new season of life.
Emma: excited to give back
A young woman saved my life by being an organ donor and I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life thanking her.
Mubo Ojo: Thriving beyond diagnosis
I’m a witness that one is able to thrive beyond diagnosis, and it doesn’t have to be the end of our existence.
Kathalina: To my kidney donor
My life is forever changed because someone decided to make the selfless decision of becoming a donor.
Jen DeBouver: Liver recipient
Because of my donor’s selfless decision to be an organ donor, I have a second chance at life and am living life to the fullest.
Radoishka Turbi-Low: New heart equals new hope
I am thankful to my amazing family and my incredible team for their love and support.
Tracey Finley: Blessed mama
I am so very thankful and blessed to have received my daughter’s liver and want to encourage people to be an organ donor.
Heather: Fighting for life
Born with cystic fibrosis, Heather received a double-lung and liver transplant at age 19.
Raven Martin: Liver recipient paying it forward
I am so grateful for the family’s decision to gift me with a second chance.
Rebecca Duboise: My transplant story
With the support of my family and friends I hope to participate in the world transplant games in a few years.
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