September 26, 2019
Sep 26

Joyce- Heart Recipient

Joyce Cantrell, a Morgan County native, has a sweet smile that makes you feel so comfortable. Unfortunately, the worst of health problems affect even the best of people. Joyce spent several years battling congestive heart failure and arrhythmia, an irregular heartbeat. To overcome each hurdle, she tried a variety of treatments and medicines, even a pacemaker defibrillator implant.  In late 2017, Joyce had arrived at Central Baptist Hospital for pacemaker surgery. After preparation, she was waiting patiently to be taken . . .

September 26, 2019
Sep 26

Everett-Kidney recipient

A grandfather to five and Morgan County resident, Everett Gibbs loves to spend time with his family! However, for nearly the past eight years, that quality time has dependent on dialysis and two kidney transplants. Everett received both transplants at the University of Kentucky Hospital, the first in 2010 at 57 years old and the second in 2019 at 66 years-old. Before March 10, 2010, Everett spent a long two years and four months depending on dialysis treatment. After waiting . . .