Life, loss, hope and healing – these are the stories of those touched by donation.
We invite you to:
- Scroll down and watch the story of 11-year-old donor hero John B. Mullins IV.
- Click here to visit our YouTube page and meet recipients, donor family members and those waiting for their lifesaving gifts.
- Click on the panels at the bottom of this page to read more stories on our website.
John B. Mullins IV
Worth the Wait – The Little Runners
As a result of my heart transplant in December 2014, I am feeling stronger each day and want to honor my donor, Nathan, and his family, for my amazing second chance.
Team Bababoodas
My son Isaiah would always excitedly talk about “Bababoodas.” It was very clear that he knew exactly what he was referring to - but we did not. Thankfully, his older brother Wesley was able to translate that he was talking about “Bob the Builder." We had a good chuckle from that!
Emma’s Butterflies – Dash for Donation
My daughter Emma Ann was born July 30, 2014. Although her life was short, she touched many people. She passed away on her three-month birthday of SIDS on October 30, 2014. It was the most devastating day of my family’s lives.
Alan’s Army
My dad Alan was a hardworking man who always put his family and friends before himself. He had four children and a granddaughter that were his world. In mid-September of 2013, dad found out he was going to be a grandpa again – little did we know that his life would end mere days later.
Outliving Her Life – Dash for Donation
To try and sum up Christina in a few short words is a difficult task, nearly impossible in my book (it would be a book to just describe her!). Her zeal for life translated into her job as a Pre-K teacher. She adored her kids and they reciprocated with love for her.
We Stand Amazed – Our Daughter’s Donation Story
Monday, September 12, 2011 brought profound sadness in our lives – we lost our daughter Carrie. However, while we were grieving her death that day it was also one of our proudest moments – Carrie was able to give the gift of sight to two people.
Submit a story
The gifts of donation are powerful – they can change someone’s life and rewrite their story. Will you share yours?