Anita Dunavant Cooper- Donor Mom
I lost my 9 yr old son, June 28,2001, in Lexington, ky. I donated his organs, without...
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Tracy Watson-Double Lung Recipient
My name is Tracy Watson. I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 5. Cystic Fibrosis...
Becky Caldwell-Donor Mom
In November 1991, while living our American dream, we were faced with a parents' nightmare. A...
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Cara Brahm- Double Lung Recipient
Hello, my name is Cara Brahm. I received a double lung transplant on September 8th 2014. I have...
Terry Flatt-Liver Recipient
Coach Flatt (known to his family as simply, Terry) was a well-liked, well respected member of the...
Holly Sullivan-Donor Mom
On July 3, 2014, our family's lives were not only forever changed, but ultimately shattered. We...
Jamie – Tissue Recipient and Tissue & Cornea Donor
My brother, Jamie, always had a big bright smile on his face. He was very handsome and had the...
Tosha – Heart Recipient
Shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Tosha was in need of the gift of life. Thanks to an...
Danny Crouch-Liver Recipient
Our story is about being given the gift of life. In June 2012, life was good. I had just retired...
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Matt Ross- Donor
Matt was an athlete. He loved sports, from fishing to football, he worked hard and to the best of...
Chadwick Noel-Kidney Recipient
Hello, my name is William Chadwick Noel. I am 31 years old and from Harrodsburg. I have a story to...
Carla Abbi-Tissue recipient
In the summer of 1986 I was tackled during a powder-puff game and tore my left ACL. I had no idea...
Ariana Sumner- Heart Recipient
Hello, I'm Ariana Sumner and I am a heart transplant recipient. When I was 23 I was pregnant with...
Elaine Phelps-Kidney Recipient
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I led an active life, traveling, camping, and working with our horses. Family, friends and...
Paul Meadors – Liver Recipient
It was late at night and I couldn’t sleep. I guess that it was because I had slept most of the...
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Julia Browning Devine- Kidney Recipient
I was diagnosed with PKD (Polycystic Kidney) at the age of 15, after an appointment with an Ear,...
Ariana Sumner-Heart Recipient
Hello, I'm Ariana Sumner and I am a heart transplant recipient. When I was 23 I was pregnant with...
Amanda Collier-Kidney Recipient
My family has a rare, genetic kidney disease called Alport Syndrome. I never gave it much...
Corey Bellamy-Kidney and Pancreas Recipient
In 2008, I was admitted to the intensive care unit at a local hospital while planning to celebrate...
Glenn Acree- Cornea Recipient
Glenn Acree is the chief Judge in the Kentucky Court of appeals. He began losing his eyesight at...
Denny Johanson – Tissue & Cornea Donor
Memorial Day, May 31, 2004, an absolutely beautiful day that changed the lives of so many...
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Jonathan-Liver Recipient
Our son Jonathan was only 8 and a half months old when he received his gift of life. Jonathans...
Eddie Grimes- Heart Recipient
In 1981 I was told by my doctor that I had an enlarged heart and cardiopulmonary. I continued to...
Becky Kain-Grimes-Liver Recipient/Tissue Donor
In 1993, Our mother needed a Liver. Thanks to the Organ Donor program and the kindness of...