Stories of hope
Dec. 17: National Tree of Life
Celebrate life, honor the gift, and remember the lifesaving generosity of organ, eye and tissue donors and donor families. Join the livestream beginning at 5 p.m. EST. Learn more about the event.
Sydney, organ donor
December 29, 2018
8-year-old Sydney Elizabeth received her angel wings on June 21, 2017. A 3-year-old received Sydney’s heart, and Sydney will always be in her parents’ hearts.
Jim, liver recipient
December 28, 2018
“After a successful transplant performed by Dr. Amit Sharma on Thursday August 22, 2013, I returned to a normal life.”
Kathy, islet recipient
December 27, 2018
Kathy lived with diabetes for nearly 50 years. Her insulin reactions were frequent and severe. An islet cell transplant changed her life.
Auburn, lung recipient
December 26, 2018
Auburn was listed for lungs on October 4, 2016, and 20 days later received a double-lung transplant. Just a month later, Auburn was breathing at 90% lung function.
Liza, kidney/pancreas recipient
December 25, 2018
Liza is a kidney/pancreas transplant recipient. Now she helps others with lifesaving transplants.
James, liver recipient
November 21, 2018
James received a liver transplant July 17, 2013. Every year following his annual December checkup, James and his wife Janis visit UNOS and the Trees of Life to pay tribute to his donor and to thank UNOS for making the lifesaving match.
Brayden, liver recipient
November 21, 2018
Brayden was diagnosed with biliary atresia when he was only 3 months old. After his second liver transplant, he is doing well.
Travis, double lung recipient
November 21, 2018
Travis is a two-time double-lung recipient. His first transplant took place on February 26, 2013.
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