Stories of hope
Each person touched by organ donation and transplant has a unique story.
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Climbing to the roof of the world, a team of living donors finds strength in each other
On March 3, a team of living donors, friends and family took their first steps on a journey to the top of the world.
LJ Dong: The Universe has your back (and kidney!)
I am very engaged in my community and have been blessed with a wide platform and have the opportunity to connect with so many inspiring people.
John Palma: My donor’s legacy
On January 2, 2018 I finally heard the words, “We have a heart for you”. I just broke down and cried. I called my wife and daughters and the process began.
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
Liza, kidney/pancreas recipient
“I am someone filled with enormous gratitude, a heart bursting with love….”
Tim, kidney recipient
Tim knows sibling love firsthand.
James, liver recipient
Every year following his annual December checkup, James and his wife Janis visit UNOS and the Trees of Life
Travis, double lung recipient
Travis is a two-time double-lung recipient.
Tracy, liver recipient
Tracy’s donor was a first responder
Matthew, heart recipient
We have been very blessed to connect with Brayden’s family and we are forever grateful to them for giving Matthew the gift of life.
Dennis, heart recipient
He is looking toward the future and the many celebrations to come
Amber, heart recipient
Because of my donor, I am able to have a second chance at life and that it something I will cherish for a lifetime.
Martin, double lung recipient
Martin Martinez Rosa became seriously ill almost overnight—but his diagnosis took a few months.
Skylar, heart recipient
Almost immediately after Skylar was born, his heart began to fail, so an emergency open-heart operation was performed.
Destiny, liver recipient
Her only hope for survival was a liver transplant.
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