Stories of Hope
UNOS AmbassadorsUNOS Ambassadors are United Network for Organ Sharing community volunteers and advocates who are raising awareness and educating the public about organ donation and transplantation, organ matching and how UNOS runs the nation’s transplant system.
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.
Sara Miller: Launching a student movement after organ donation
On the worst day of my life, my sister was able to save a life by donating her liver to a special education teacher named Trish.
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.
Samantha Robinson: My story
As of March 2023, I am almost eight months post op and I am so grateful to both of my donors and their families.
Bridgett Bolar: Given a second chance
I am very grateful and appreciative for a second chance to get it right.
Shirene Philipose: Taking off the white coat, putting on the hospital gown
I am so thankful for the gracious act of my donor and their family, for their decision of organ donation, and for God giving me a second chance at life.
Terri: After 18 years in heart failure, a new lease on life!
We have been keenly aware of the selfless, anonymous gift that the donor and donor’s family have provided, and are profoundly grateful.
Bobby McLaughlin: More patience, kindness, and compassion
You don’t have to donate a kidney to make the world a better place, it can be so much simpler than that but if you do decide to donate, those ripples can reach far and wide.
Lisa Baxter: The gift I needed
I thank God for the man that gave me this kidney, it has been more than a blessing.
Denise Redeker: Sometimes survival is a matter of little miracles
I soon qualified for transplant, medically, financially, psychologically, and socially and was listed.
