Stories of Hope

Forever changed

Born with a “hole in her heart,” Madelyn Quinn is thriving today because of her transplant and her entire family has committed themselves to bringing awareness to organ donation and transplantation. Learn how you can join them in building awareness as a UNOS Ambassador.

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Jace: A liver transplant in the midst of a pandemic

Liver

After his first birthday he was listed on the transplant registry and after a few months of waiting Jace received his new liver September 10th 2020 because of a deceased donor.

Walter McCants Junior: Dialysis and post transplant

Kidney, Stories

I had a successful transplant in December 2007. It’s been 13 years and so far so good.

Noah Thibodeau: “Live like Noah”

Kidney, Liver, Pancreas

Because he chose to be an organ donor, he has saved the lives of four people

Idoreyin Obuba: My Kidney Memoir

Kidney, UNOS Ambassador

I underwent kidney transplant and was given a second chance at life. I am immensely grateful to this hero I never knew that saved my life.

David ‘SKi’ Skalski: Everything counts, the air I breathe

Lung, UNOS Ambassador

I have been sharing my story through UNOS, and I hope to tell the world. Please become an organ donor, and know there is life after Transplant. Any life you want.

Brian Montalbano: Heart Transplant x2

Heart, UNOS Ambassador

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.

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 Crane: The perfect graduation gift

Liver, Stories, UNOS Ambassador

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

Matthew Kuchera: The gift of life during COVID-19

Kidney, Pancreas, UNOS Ambassador

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.