Ambassador

Stories of hope

#LivingItForward

UNOS 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. Learn more

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Bex Hall: The letter I wrote to a stranger

A little over a year after my transplant, I felt like I finally had something more than the words “thank you” to convey, so I wrote and mailed the donor’s family a letter with my condolences and gratitude.

Donnie Field Senior: My story

From where I felt months ago to how I feel today is a 100% turn around.

Debbie Akers: Thankful to my donor each and every day

Not a day goes by that I don’t think of the person who unselfishly made the decision to be an organ donor.

Lisa Tork: Heart transplant recipient

Thanks to a selfless organ donor, I was given my life back that day.

Shannon Catalano: 22 Kidney donors climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

Shannon donated a kidney to a stranger in 2019, she was selected to be one of 22 kidney donors that represented Kidney Donor Athletes (KDA) on this One Kidney Climb.

Leah Przedwiecki: My second chance of living

I’m very fortunate to have a second chance at living. I’m glad my loved ones are very involved and supportive. I wouldn’t have gotten through this without them or my faith.