Mandy
Recipient's granddaughter
On September 12th 1992, my beautiful Grandmother Peggy Williams received the gift of life when her...
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Caleb
Living Donor
When I think of the importance of organ donation, I think of my wonderful friend Tom Grantz. There...
Kayla
Liver Recipient
December 9 2023, at the age of 28, I received the most wonderful gift anyone could ever ask for....
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Archie
Waiting
Archie was born with one non-functioning kidney and has been on dialysis since birth. He is...
Rachel
Donor Daughter
In March of 2013 my mom suddenly had a hemorrhagic stroke which, after a few days, led to her...
Rose
Heart Recipient
Organ donation affects me greatly, in the way that I would not be here today if it wasn’t for my...
Katrin
Recipient's Wife
My husband Jeff's story with organ donation started before I meet him. He had a liver transplant in...
Holly
Kidney Recipient
I knew something was wrong when I was unable to meet daily needs and spend quality time with my...
Richie
Kidney Pancreas Recipient
In the spring of 2021, my life took a U-turn. I ended an 8-year relationship, lost part of my...
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Olivia
Donor Family
The mission of organ donation is very important to me. When my grandfather passed away he was...
Derek
Heart Recipient
All of my life I have been an active person. I exercised regularly including running, cycling and...
Charlie
Kidney Recipient
Before the transplant, my living quality was poor. I was always tired and in a bad mood. I never...
Chrissy
Donor Mom
My Daughter was taken from us in February 2020.She was, and still is the light of my life. She...
David
Waiting for a Kidney
My name is David Headspeth and I am 52 years old and waiting on my 3rd transplant. I was 29 years...
Tonya
Waiting for a Kidney
Tonya Huff is a loving 41 year old Christian, wife, mother, and teacher who grew up and lives...
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Annabella
Tissue Donor's Daughter
My father, Bill Bengie, passed away in January of 2020. My father suffered a massive heart...
Mindy
Lost loved ones waiting for liver transplant and best friend was a donor
My brother was born on September 23, 1981 with a rare liver disease; extrahepatic biliary atresia....
Leslie
Lung Recipient
I was a healthy, active director of a soccer league, mother, grandmother, and wife until I got...
Will
Donor
On August 16th, 2023 I got the phone call no mother wants to receive. My son Will was in the...
Rodney
Living Donor
If you had asked me, on the morning of April 16th 2023, if I would donate a kidney I would have...
Tanda
Daughter Waiting for a Kidney
I currently work for KODA as a Family Support Liaison. I have always supported organ donation...
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Byron
Cornea Recipient
When I was younger, I applied for the ARMY but was turned down due to my sight. They told me my...
Tom
Kidney Recipient
I retired in 2017 after 38 years of service as a paramedic with my county EMS service. We...
Danielle
Recipient's Wife
I am a Program Manager at Volunteers of America Mid-States. Every year, they partner with Donate...