Stories of hope
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.
Tracy, liver recipient
November 21, 2018
Tracy received a transplant on August 16, 1996. His donor was a first responder who died after being struck by a car. Tracy has thrived since the transplant.
Tim, kidney recipient
November 21, 2018
“While these are gifts I am unable to ever repay, I live my life every day grateful for their love. Because of their gift, I have remained active and actively employed for 22 years, and along with my wife have raised three wonderful children.”
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