Stories of hope
Each person touched by organ donation and transplant has a unique story.
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David Bradshaw: How can I say thanks?
“How can I say thanks?” expressing my thanks to all involved, and especially to my loving Creator, who has allowed me to extend my life due to the miracles of modern medicine.
Orlando Torres: My gift of life
Thanks to both Yomaris as a facilitator with her donation and Skyler my direct donor for this new opportunity for my family, my community and of course for me.
Amykah Wiggins: Defeating the odds
Her strong faith in God and great support system is what pushed Amykah to continue to fight because with that combination all things are possible.
Whittney, kidney recipient
Whittney packs a lot of personality into her small frame.
I only had a 2% chance
A lot of times, when you hear the words heart failure, you think of the elderly. As a healthy 25 year old, never did I expect to hear those two words. And never did I ever expect to heart those two words while pregnant with my second. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. After...
T1D free!
I am forever thankful to my donor and his family who chose to give life, even in their darkest moments.
We can all help
For Kaci Alvarado, an ordinary Saturday of running errands resulted in an extraordinary act of kindness.
Losing a sister, saving a life with donation
A campus classroom may seem like an odd spot to consider organ donation.
‘Yes’ means we’ve become a family
“Having someone being willing to put their life on the line for you is beyond humbling.”
The special bond of Hudson and Uncle Trevor
Jordan and Morgan Hill carry with them everywhere a custom-made coin inspired by their son’s liver transplant and the man who saved his life.
Be more
A rollercoaster of emotions later, we finally got the answer we have prayed so long for. It was me. I was going to be Erin’s donor.
A heart transplant is a miracle
My name is Jose Calderon. At the age of 35, I was in the prime of my life. I had a beautiful family – my wife, my daughters (ages 14 and 11) and my son (age 3 at that time). I was running a brand new business and I was on top of my game. And this business was allowing...
Life is a gift
What motivated me to get involved and become a DonateLife Ambassador? Through UNOS’ intervention, my brother Jose was able to receive a heart transplant. In my community, there have been two organ recipients: one received a kidney and the other a liver transplant....
Philip Rostek of Pittsburgh, PA
My gift of health involves not just me, but so many people around me.
Brayden Welhoefer of Stoughton, WI
Don’t miss Brayden’s thank you song.
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