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Donor Name Recipient's Name Transplant Date State or Country
TONYA COCHRAN THERESA CAMPBELL 01/10/2012 KENTUCKY
ON JANUARY 10 2012 MY DAUGHTER UNSELFISHLY DONATE ME ONE OF HER KIDNEYS. SHE GAVE ME THE GIFT OF LIFE SO THAT I MAY HAVE A MORE NORMAL LIFE. HOW DO YOU SAY THANK YOU TO SOMEONE THAT DOES SUCH A WONDERFUL THING FOR YOU. I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL DAUGHTER.I LOVE HER MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF. AND THANK GOD WE ARE BOTH DOING WONDERFUL
Marilyn Claudette Loblack Sacha K. Webster 12/22/2011 Maryland
On December 22, 2011 I gave my daughter the best christmas present a mother can give a daughter one of my kidney. Our story made the news because it was right before Christmas.
Jacqueline Blackmon Charles Jackson Sr 06/12/2002 Cleveland
The Gift of life,It will be 10 Years this year June 12 2012, and the Recipient is doing well in Jesus name.
Gwendolyn Stringer Robert Evans July 15, 2011 San Francisco Bay Area
Sorry, the date of my transplant was July 15, 2011.
Gwendolyn Stringer Robert Evans July 15, 2010 San Francisco Bay Area
To my beautiful cousin whom I have always held in very high esteem and from out of nowhere, became my hero. She unselfishly gave of herself to save my life without any hesitation, doubts or uncertainty. She saw a need and stepped in risking her life to save mine. It is hard to find the adequate words to express the true feelings and impact that such a benevolent act has on one. Overall, and when you add it all up, it's LOVE. Love is so powerful, so profound and I marvel at the fact that my cousin thought enough of me to make such a beautiful sacrafice. I love you Nancy
julie ( cummings ) james larry cummings 08/17/1998 paso robles ca
I'm a living donor 14 years a go I gave a kidney to my dad it gave him 5 more years to live he pass in 2003 it was the best thing I ever did, so be a living donor
Dr. John Brancato Gail M. Syring 04/27/2011 Connecticut
A hero is defined as a person who moves from a place of safety to a place of risk simply to aid another. John is my hero. The best way that I can say thank you is to dedicate everything that I do, accomplish and contribute to the world from this day forward to him. I will do my best to offer others all that I can to honor John's gift of life.
Anonymous Live Donor Amy Hoffmann 10/20/2008 USA
There are no words that we as recipients can ever express for giving someone the gift of life. I am now able to watch my kids grow up and see my grand-children (a ways away). I know have a future to look forward to and it has never looked brighter all because you were selfless on giving me a kidney. There aren't any words my family and I can ever say other than You are my "angel". I will forever be greatful. Every year on our anniversary I pay it forward to a family or single person eating at a restuarant in my donors honor. I am soo greatful and will continue to take care of "ANGEL" and hopefully someday you will want to meet or talk so you will know how special you are to me!!! God Bless all donors.
Terry Green/Courtney Mobley Amy Ragsdale 09/16/2010 Alabama/ Tennessee
Thank you Terry and Court for an amazing first year of new life! I know I actually have Terry's kidney but without your willingness to "swap" Court I would not be here. I love you both!
Frank Love Lisa Bable May 16, 2005 Ohio
The Lord answered my prayers when he sent you! My brother who stepped up and gave me a 3rd chance at life! You unselfishly gave up the time and a big part of yourself to help me and I love you! Just knowing that I have a part of you with me means so much and you are thought of often! I thank you everyday for this chance to be alive to accomplish my goals in life!!
Marcus D Brooks Marie A Johns 07/22/2011 Arizona
I dont know if my son realize what he have giving me. Marcus you have giving me the gift of life. I made it cleared I didnt want you to go through it because your my baby and the only thing I have in this big place we call world. I didnt and I still dont want you to go through anything that could cause you harm. But you went behind my back and did it anyways lol.I was so HAPPY, SHOCKED, OVERJOYED, THANKFUL,GRATEFUL but most of I realize how much you love me. You gave from your heart asking nothing in return just for me to take care of myself. Wow, what can I say to that? Thank you just isnt enough. intil I figure out a way to show you how much my baby mean to me.I will just say Thank you God for blessing me with an amazing and loving son..Yes I am truely blessed with a wonderful son who love unconditionally. Marcus my baby my son. Thank You for giving me another chance at life. I love you more then you will ever know.
Marie a Johns Marcus D Brooks 07/22/2011 Arizona
I dont know if my son realize what he have giving me. Marcus you have giving me the gift of life. I made it cleared I didnt want you to go through it because your my baby and the only thing I have in this big place we call world. I didnt and I still dont want you to go through anything that could cause you harm. But you went behind my back and did it anyways lol.I was so HAPPY, SHOCKED, OVERJOYED, THANKFUL,GRATEFUL but most of I realize how much you love me. You gave from your heart asking nothing in return just for me to take care of myself. Wow, what can I say to that? Thank you just isnt enough. intil I figure out a way to show you how much my baby mean to me.I will just say Thank you God for blessing me with an amazing and loving son..Yes I am truely blessed with a wonderful son who love unconditionally. Marcus my baby my son. Thank You for giving me another chance at life. I love you more then you will ever know.
Shane Hewitt Kallie Hewitt 3/20/09 Texas
You saved my life, little brother. I love you.
<3 Kallie
Melissa Emerson Pamela Smith 06/23.2009 Oregon
Clint McQuiddy Twila McQuiddy November 18 2004 Utah
In honor of my youngest brother who without hesitation, hating hospitals & especially needles, eagerly gave me one of his kidney's & stood by me for eight months/eighteen surgeries to keep me alive. He's always been so unselfish in every aspect of his life with any & anyone who has ever needed help. No words can actually describe what it's like to be alive from just one person who really cares. You're my HERO baby brother!!!
Mary E. Baldwin Derek V. Hampton April 20, 2011 Maryland
God has truely blessed both of us. Thank You for being there for me. By giving me a kidney, you gave me hope, a chance to live, and a new attitude toward life. I love you wifey- may God bless you-FOREVER.
Charline Whyte Mackenzie Jackson 03/11/2010 Alabama
Charline gave our daughter a second chance at life. It is Amazing how someone was so unselfish and wanted to help us in this special way. Especially when she did not know us. She is a true blessing to us and we are grateful for her and her family. Charline gave Mackenzie her kidney and from that day forward they share a special bond. We are all family. Thank you for giving Mackenzie the gift of life. We love you. Valerie, Jason, & Mackenzie Jackson and from the rest of our family as well.
Benjamin Rebecca Texas
Daddy--Love you so much. You gave me life twice.
Carol Liz 04/07/2010 Massachusetts
Happy Anniversary Liz! It has been 1 year since the transplant, it was a long road, leading up to one of the most joyous events in my life. You are an incredible person and I am honored to be "joined at the kidney" with you. The choice I made to be a living donor was one that I will never regret. It was a God led road and His light and arms of protection surrounded and still surrounds us both. I am proud to be your friend, and honored and humbled to be your donor.