Stories of Hope
Kidney patientsWalter McCants Junior: Dialysis and post transplant
I had a successful transplant in December 2007. It’s been 13 years and so far so good.
Noah Thibodeau: “Live like Noah”
Because he chose to be an organ donor, he has saved the lives of four people
Idoreyin Obuba: My Kidney Memoir
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.
Matthew Kuchera: The gift of life during COVID-19
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.
Gift of new life during trying times
My name is Tash. I am 29 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 10.
The Cullen family: Celebrating National Donate Life Month
The Cullen family talk about how living donation saved their daughter’s life.
My real life hero
My real life hero is my mother because she not only raised me to be the man I am today, but she saved my life. I love her so much and I wouldn’t have the life that I do today had it not been for her caring and generous heart.
Above and Beyond Friendship
We spent over twenty years as friends, so I knew she was special, but this goes above and beyond friendship. She’s our angel, sent to teach me how to be strong before I ever knew why I would need it. I’m happy to report Addy and Natalie successfully went through transplant 10/10/18!! Both are doing exceptionally well and have inspired so many around them more than they may ever know! Natalie, you are amazing, and we love you so much!
4-Time Kidney Recipient Giving Back
I am a 4-time kidney transplant recipient who has been giving back ever since my first transplant. I was born in 1976 with kidney disease and my kidney function was only 10% for the first 10 years of my life. When I was 10 my health declined and it was decided I...
Solitary Kidney Siblings
We had witnessed the miracle of organ donation, so we decided to honor our Dad by donating our kidneys anonymously.
My second chance, thanks to an organ donor!
I received a kidney on February 5, 2019 from a young deceased organ donor. My donor and their family has given a second chance at life to a daughter, granddaughter, niece, aunt, friend, wife and mother.
We can all help
For Kaci Alvarado, an ordinary Saturday of running errands resulted in an extraordinary act of kindness. The last task on her list that day was to have an oil change at a friend’s auto repair shop. While Kaci was there, her friend asked her to proofread a Facebook...