Stories of Hope

Shared by donor families and transplant recipients

Three woman pose together while wearing donate life t-shirts outside

Stories

Kristy was born with Congenital Renal Dysplasia, her mom was the first donor

Terrell would be proud to know he was able to help so many

Maribeth’s world was completely upended by a massive heart attack

It was not until November 2018 that Julie realized something was just not right

Ian’s Story: Waiting for Hope

After receiving a double lung transplant, Mandy can now keep up with her two children

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Johnathan, abdominal wall recipient, speaks at conference

For many people, the decision to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor is made when they hear someone’s personal story. Knowing how a recipient’s life has been saved or how a donor family has found hope in their grief is very inspiring to those who are deciding if registering is right for them.