Stories of Hope
Kidney patients
Dr. Jonas Willie Gadson: “A bonus from Jonas”
Dr. Gadson made an intentional decision to go public with his kidney story because he wanted to help other people who have kidney disease and other debilitating illnesses.
Shannon Catalano: 22 Kidney donors climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Shannon donated a kidney to a stranger in 2019, she was selected to be one of 22 kidney donors that represented Kidney Donor Athletes (KDA) on this One Kidney Climb.
Mandi Smith: A God-led journey
I have not yet met my recipient. I am hopeful this will come in the good and right time. I have been told only that he is doing well and that “your kidney is working.”
Lynn Davis: My second chance at life!
I always like to say I am what hope looks like!
Dawn Martin: I may not be a first responder, but my kidney is!
I wanted to make him comfortable, to let him know he had nothing to worry about. I am the donor.
Honoring a life and finding joy in a bowl of cereal
I became a widow at age twenty-eight. My first husband, Matt, collapsed one evening from what we later discovered was a ruptured brain aneurysm.
Kemberlie Hornbeak: Third time’s a charm
January 2021, the beginning of a new year as well as a new chance at life.
Jennifer Wickliffe: Hunter Lives On
Our son was able to save the lives of four people and help with research and education. In knowing that our son lives on has given us a peace that I do not believe we would have been able to obtain.
Bridgett Jones-Bolar: Grateful transplant recipient
I‘m thankful I have a chance to give back and educate about transplantation.
Marcus Simon: A life restored
Since I received my new kidney, my life has been restored; and I feel that I’ve had a second chance at life.
Hannah Smith: A match made in heaven
I chose to donate to a man I never met because Jesus didn’t just die for and sacrifice himself for those in his inner circle. He died for everyone; even those who don’t know him.
Patrick McGlone: Enjoying the moment
Transplanted organs give you a second lease on life and allow you to breath without the constant thought of how your illness will prevent you from enjoying your time.
