Stories of Hope
Heart patients
Jen Lentini: Heart transplant recipient 7/6/96
I waited in hospital three months and received my heart transplant from a young boy named Matthew. His mother chose to give the gift of life to myself and many others. July 6, 1996 is my rebirth-day.
Curt Holland: A grateful heart
My transplant story starts by recognizing that I wouldn’t be here without the help of many people. A successful organ transplant takes a talented group of people from beginning to end. It starts with organizations like United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), Donate...
Khansaa’s Heart: The Miracle that Changed My Life
This journey has been a rollercoaster of emotional highs and lows, and plenty of ups and downs. I am forever grateful to the donor family that selflessly gave my baby girl the gift of life.
Brian Montalbano: Heart Transplant x2
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.
Quinn Family: Madelyn’s Heart
Madelyn’s heart transplant changed our lives and took us from the depths of despair to the peak of happiness.
Jax the Heart Warrior
It has been a very slow and difficult recovery for Jax, but he is a true warrior and continues to show true strength.
Lisa Armijo: My miracle
A great miracle came through for me. Doctors walked in one evening and advised they were placing me on the list.
Change of heart – Giving back to mankind
Mohan Mahal’s transplant journey literally and figuratively led to a change of heart. He’s been inspired to give back to the world and to the communities around him.
A new heart during the COVID-19 pandemic
Struggling with a heart condition diagnosed in 2004, Jesse received a heart transplant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joseph Hillenburg: Celebrating National Donate Life Month
To celebrate both National Donate Life Month and National Pediatric Transplant Week, Joseph Hillenburg, shares his perspective as father of Ben, a transplant recipient.
Gianna Paniagua: Celebrating National Donate Life Month
Gianna Paniagua, heart transplant recipient, shares her story and how every day can feel similar to COVID-19 to her.
Roxanne Watson: Celebrating National Donate Life Month
To celebrate National Donate Life Month, Roxanne Watson shares her story as a heart transplant recipient.