Stories of Hope for Lung Patients

Barb McMillan: My lung transplant journey

Lung, Stories, UNOS Ambassador

Each day I remember and thank my donor, their family and friends.

Kirk Menefee: Everyday is a gift

Lung, Stories, UNOS Ambassador

To once again be able to live a normal life is the greatest gift I have every been given.

Paul’s Story

Lung, Stories

Paul was so grateful for the life saving organ donations that extended his life.

Sarah Ridder: A family’s journey with IPF

Lung, Stories

Many of us did die from IPF but because of two incredibly loving families our mother was spared the loss of two more children. Without these transplants, our life expectancies were no more than three to four months.

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.

Prabir Bagchi: Living with a transplanted lung

Lung

My recovery has been good, as far as I can tell, and all credit must go to the health care heroes.

My Lung Transplant Journey

Lung, Stories, UNOS Ambassador

My transplant story begins back when I was 4 years old before we ever knew it where it would lead. At that age, I received a diagnosis of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Brendan: A second set of lungs, a second chance at life

Lung, Stories

I didn’t realize how important my lungs were until they stopped functioning properly.

Latasha Traynham: Celebrating National Donate Life Month

Lung, Stories, UNOS Ambassador

To celebrate National Donate Life Month, Latasha shares her story leading up to and following her double lung transplant.

Miracles do happen

Heart, Lung

On July 18,2019 I received a heart and double lung transplant and it has been the best thing that has every happened to me. Also knowing that I was the first person to receive a heart and double lung transplant in San Diego in 2019.