Stories of Hope
Stories that save lives.
Stacey Ford
Transplant Recipient - Organ
My life was saved a year ago
When I was 16 and I got my first drivers license, I immediately checked the box to be an organ donor; never in my...
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Olivia Jones
Transplant Recipient - Organ
A Grateful Heart
In 2005, I received the heart of a little girl named Ashleah. She was killed in a drunk driving accident that also...
Joelma Redfern
Transplant Recipient - Organ
A MIRACLE
My name is Joelma Redfern, and I'm from Brazil but have been living in Maryland for more than 20 years. I'm coming up on...
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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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