Lung
Stories of hope
#LivingItForward
Paul’s Story
Paul was so grateful for the life saving organ donations that extended his life.
Sarah Ridder: A family’s journey with IPF
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
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
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
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
I didn’t realize how important my lungs were until they stopped functioning properly.
Jennifer Ontiveros: Miracles do happen
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.
Maria Margarita Gamboa: Life is beautiful
To cover the expenses for her transplant, she and her family made and sold more than 100,000 handmade bracelets with a message of HOPE.
Auburn, lung recipient
She’s now able to work out, sing and enjoy time with her mother because of the generosity of her donor’s family
Travis, double lung recipient
Travis is a two-time double-lung recipient.
Martin, double lung recipient
Martin Martinez Rosa became seriously ill almost overnight—but his diagnosis took a few months.
Miller, double lung recipient
Before his double-lung transplant, Miller Brackett, who has cystic fibrosis, often had to stop singing
