Stories of Hope
Stories that save lives.
Olivia Jones
Transplant Recipient - Organ
A Grateful Heart
Today, I am a student at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Going to Spelman has been a lifelong dream because my...
Douglas "DJ" Jordan
Transplant Recipient - Organ
More than a Miracle
Douglas “DJ” Jordan had been living quite a full and accomplished life. A retired master sergeant, Jordan served more...
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Sandy Byerly
Transplant Recipient - Organ
I got to dance at my son's wedding
My name is Sandy Byerly and I am a liver recipient. I was diagnosed with and received treatment for Hepatitis C back in...
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Transplant Recipient - Organ
Unknown hero
On July 12, 2016, my life changed forever. I got the call that after being on dialysis for two years I was a back up for...
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Transplant Recipient - Organ
Many thanks
To my donor family,
First I would like to offer my sincerest condolences over the passing of your loved one. But, know...
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Blake Bargatze
Transplant Recipient - Organ
Just Breathe
I was 24 years old when I contracted COVID-19. I became critically ill 2 weeks before I could receive my first...
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Daronta Briggs
Transplant Recipient - Organ
Donation Supporter
My Story of Hope
Before his transplant in 2012, Daronta was receiving dialysis treatments three times a week for four long years. “I...
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Recipient Family or Friend
Transplant Recipient - Organ
My husband
My husband had a massive heart attack which killed his heart in April. We had several surgeries and machines and on...
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