More Stories of Hope
Mike, donor, and Maureen, recipient and donor family member
A Life-changing Gift Maureen was 29 years old when she was diagnosed with kidney disease and found herself in need of a lifesaving transplant. On
Elias, pediatric liver recipient
Elias was born with Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, an inherited disorder that increases the risk of liver disease, and because of his condition, Elias was frequently hospitalized and often too tired to play with his peers.
Sean, living kidney donor recipient
Sean was an active person who liked to spend time long-distance running, swimming, and hiking and also performed full-time as a musician along the East Coast. In 2000, Sean was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a disease of the large intestines, and as a result, was later diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, a type of liver disease that affects the bile ducts.
Dawn, heart recipient
Dawn’s proudest accomplishment is becoming the first person in the world to run a full marathon within one year of transplant.
Diane, living kidney donor
Kidney donor Diane wanted to help her friend John when she learned he was in renal failure and needed a kidney. Nearly one foot shorter than John, it seemed unlikely that Diane could be his living donor.
Hunter, liver recipient
Hunter had big plans to become a doctor, but complications from his cystic fibrosis left him as a patient in need of a new liver.
