Life, loss, hope and healing – these are the stories of those touched by donation.
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John B. Mullins IV
A Tribute to Our Sons
One of our three sons, Michael, developed kidney disease while in college. Michael was suddenly forced to face a life of dialysis or hopefully a transplant. Michael's twin brother, Matthew, was willing and able to donate one of his kidney's to help save his brothers life.
Organ Donation from Another Perspective
I only have one kidney. No, I didn't "lose" the other one. I know exactly where it is: my brother has it: I gave it to him.
My Gift of Life
I have several people who have truly been heroes in my life. First and foremost God, my parents, my wife, my two sons, and the medical staff who have been such a vital part of my life. But there is one person who I don't even know who is definitely one of my heroes- a stranger who I know only as Thomas.
My Heart’s New Rhythm
My name is Shannah, a mother to beautiful twin girls, and in March 1997, I received the wonderful gift of life.
I can eat a cupcake!
I hope you have the wrong patient! That was what was going through my mind as two doctors told me that I needed a transplant. The only thing I knew about transplants is that I didn’t want one.
The Most Courageous Person
In January of 2000, my vibrant, blonde, fun-loving 11-year-old daughter was admitted to Children's Hospital. Doctors were puzzled, and had a very hard time diagnosing her illness. She took everything so valiantly, and never ever complained, she just would ask "how long would it take?"
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