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Stories of hope
#LivingItForward
Crystal King: My son got his mother back through organ donation
When my cousin gave me her kidney she gave my son, Avery, a mother he’d never met before.
Nicole Sharkey: Time is spelled L.O.V.E
Because of organ donation, we have more time to love are sweet Lillian. Time with her is something we will always cherish.
James & Bridget Dewees: Second chance living
We spend our time helping others be the best they can be and this story of hope, faith and love just took us to a higher level.
Thomas Burke: Determination
Very little of my success has been attributable to myself, as I did nothing but follow the directions of my transplant team.
Riki Graves: My daughter received a heart transplant at 17-days-old
At 17 days old, Juliana’s new heart began beating in her tiny body. At 17 days old, Juliana’s new heart began beating in her tiny body. Juliana is here today because of her amazing team and the gift of life she received from her generous donor family.
Stephen Johnson: 40 years later
After my transplant was done and I was released, my wife let me order a new boat… my lovely wife elected to name it “Change of Heart.”
Jaclyn Smith: I woke up in another world
There’s so much more to my story and I’d love to one day try to bring awareness to ICU delirium and how serious it can be.
Jayde Kelly: A renewed heart
I would not be alive today if it weren’t for the selfless act of another human making the decision to donate organs.
Bob Scozzafava: Celebrating my first liver-transplant anniversary
My goal is to share my story with others to get more people to register as donors and also help boost the morale of those on the waiting list for transplant.
Leah Howell: A challenging gift
What you don’t hear about as frequently are the challenges that come as a recipient – and for me, I struggle with survivor’s guilt.
Monica Hall: Grace recipient
I named my kidney Grace because, God was the only one who could heal me and his love for me made me think of Grace.
Nicole Nidea: Lifelong organ donation advocate
I’m a life-long organ donation advocate because of stories I heard at a college SODA event.
