Tributes to Living Donors

Living Donors have given the most precious gift of all - the gift of life. Honor and thank a special donor in your life by adding your written tribute. Have another idea for thanking a living donor? Share it with us!

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Donor Name	Recipient's Name	Transplant Date	State or Country
Terry Sherer	Shawna Rankins	06/14/2002	USA
Terry was co-worker who volunteer to give me one of her kidneys. We were traveling one day on job business and I had to get back to hurry back for dialysis and Terry witness what a dialysis patience had to go through. She made her mind up then that she want to be my donor. It has been 8 years for me and I am doing great.

Terry Blase	Kamron Clark	December 14, 2009	South Dakota
One of the most rewarding experiences of my life was donating a kidney to Kamron, a 17 year old who was back on dialysis after receiving his first transplant on Dec. 15, 1999. He was told the odds were slim of finding a match but God called me to be tested and I was an excellent match. My own son,Justin, was diagnosed with ESRD in 2002 and received a kidney from his brother, Matt. Matt has always been my hero and I am happy I could pay it forward by helping Kamron!

Lisa Williams	Cynthia Limber	02/18/2010	ID
My best friend was the first person to offer her kidney after mine failed back in June of '09 due to a surprise bout of vasculitis. Words seem trivial to express my gratitude and humility towards someone who would sacrifice her own time, comfort and body part! I now feel like I have years to go, rather than enduring dialysis every night and wondering if I'd see old age. Thank you, my friend! Much love, Cindy

Jason Starkey	Chris Klemens	10/22/2007	Washington, DC
To my cousin Jason, Thank you for donating me your kidney. You are truly a sppecial person.

Kara Scranton	Heather Scranton	12/14/09	Michigan
Thank you Kara. I truly appreciate what you did for me. My life is so much better now.

Melissa Emerson	Pamela Smith	06/23/2009	Oregon
Thank You so much Melissa for the kidney donation. You are one special person, unselfish, caring, loving, beautiful and I could go on and on... Word can't express my gratitude!!! Pam

Lauro L. Pulido	Henry Chávez	02/14/2007	Texas, USA
It will be three years on 2/14/2010 since I donated my left kidney to my brother in law. For me, just to be able to see a life that is well and thriving is enough but I can't help say that the bond is incredible.

AMANDA TROBER	JACK FREEMAN	DECEMBER 16,2009	KANSAS
Amanda is such a special person to me! She is my stepson's wife! When she found out I needed a kidney, she started investigating live donation!She has four kids and her own Daycare, but when she found out she was a match, she insisted on being my donor. I will always feel so close to her for the beautiful gift of life she gave me! It was the most special Christmas gift that anyone could ever recieve! Thanks Amanda, I truly Love you forever!

Douglas	Diane	04/16/97	New Jersey
Doug and I had been dating since we were 16. We married when we were 23. When I was 26, my boby gave into the ESRD. He immediately went to my rescue. the doctors did not want to test him yet, since at the time, it was rare for a husband/wife transplant. Eventually, they tested him and we had a 1 antigen match. We were successfully transplanted for 10 years. After the transplant we adopted a son from Guatemala and are still very happily married. The kidney eventually failed in June of 2007. I am still on dialysis at home every night and waiting on the list for another donor. However, Doug will always be my hero and my partner forever. Thank you for saving my life. Doug. I love you:)


>>> Judy Knowles 1/20/2010 9:18 PM >>> Hi Miranda, I think living 11 years with my Son's kidney is nothing short of the miracle others say never happen. I am so happy and at peace, my Son has saved my life and my other Sons are jealous they did not get the chance to "Help Mom, stave away sitting on a machine." The Art Contest will be such fun for those who are talented in Art, I have a talent for living and enjoying every day of my wonderful life filled with family.work, friends and just all that I can enjoy. Thank you, Judith Knowles My name is Sunne, it is a nickname given to me 11 years ago. ---

Ericka Sanchez	Adriana Sanchez	12/23/2009	California
I want to thank my sister for giving me the best gift i have ever received and will receive for the rest of my life, because without her i woulndt have life! I love you with all my heart and you gave me a chance to have a life since I barley started living. Im only 24 years old and couldnt imagine not being able to finish school, see my faily, or even have a family of my own! Thanks Fav i couldnt thank you enough!!!

Elvira Aliota	Salvatore Aliota	02/24/2009	New York
Mom, You are the most amazing woman I know. You gave Daddy 10 extra months that we never thought we would have had with him. You are an inspiration to me. I love you. Your daughter, Ann-Marie

Vivian Cho	Mark Treston	12/15/2009	California
To my Precious Wife and lifesaver, I have always loved you since we first met in December of 1995. Never in my life would I even imagine that I would need a kidney, especially one from you. I have always been very healthy and never really drank or did anything remotely bad to my body. Yet there I was in need of a kidney due to a rare genetic defect. You offered your kidney immediately without hesitations. Even though you and I were blood type incompatibly, we were compatible through love. What were the chances that we just happened to live by Cedars Sinai Medical Center, the world-renowed pioneer of ABO incompatibility transplantation. Ten days later and I already feel like a new person. I owe you my life. How does one repay that? With lots of love and affection for a lifetime. Love alway, Mark

Belinda Lucas	Gilbert Martinez Jr.	08/2006	California


Joe Brzoska	William McGinnelly	11/25/2009	South Carolina
Joe~ Words can not describe the love and appreciation I feel for the gift you've given us. Like it or not... I guess my Dad will have to admit to being part Polish. I LOVE YOU! THANK YOU

Rob Smitty	Bob Hickey	Oct 21, 2004	USA , CO
Bob, Thank you for your enduring friendship since our meeting of strangers. Congratulations on five years! I know, it is a little wierd to think of me everytime you take a leak but I can live with it! Here's to our ten year anni!

Paula Cameron	Anne Cameron	11/17/2009	Arizona
Paula- As your oldest and only sister...I AM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU!!! By donating one of your kidney's to Mom after over 13 years of kidney disease in our family...I can't even describe how TREMENDOUS of a gift this is to our entire family; especially Mom. This is the most unselfish and truly priceless gift one can give. I know you are scared right now as we are just days away from the surgery; and, I just wish I could take away all of your fear and nervousness. Everything will be just fine, I PROMISE! I love you and I'm here for you always. We all love you very much, and are all so very proud of you! It takes an amazing person to donate an organ and save a life. YOU ARE AMAZING! WE LOVE YOU AND WE WILL BE THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. Love, Gina xoxoxoxoxo

Christine Leibrand	Jason Craft	12/28/07	maryland
Christy is my angel. She donated me her kidney without a thought. She is a loving mother of two boys that I am proud to be the godfather of. We are not related but are like brother and sister. Her youngest boy was 9 months when she donated me her kidney. I am very thankful to have her and her family in my life. Thank you Christy for giving me the best gifts anyone can give.I love you and will always be there for you and your family.

Brian Jackson, Jr.	Brian Jackson, Sr.	10/20/2009	Pennsylvania
My husband battled his failing kidneys in secret for almost a year. Upon finding out the status of his condition, and learning about living donors, my stepson immediately was tested for matching. When he came back a match, there was no hesitation in telling his father that he certainly would give him a kidney. Brian Jr. doesn't consider himself a hero, afterall, it's his Dad. But, Brian to me and a lot of others, your are our hero, and I personally would like to honor you for your courage and strength and the love you have for your father. THANK YOU. I LOVE YOU.

Carol Ryan	Thomas Espey	10/19/2009	New York
My sister, Carol, donated her kidney to our father.