Stories About Living Donation
I think that this was more of a blessing than a burden.
My name is Kelly, and I am currently awaiting surgery. I am the donor; my husband Martin is the recipient. Amazingly, and to my surprise, we matched perfectly!!! I really can’t say “to my surprise”, because from the very beginning of all this I just knew that I would match.
Famous Fashionista Lives in Glam and Gratitude After Kidney Transplant
Giving My Son The Gift Of Life - No Sweeter Reward
The Second Chance and his Promise
A GIFT FROM GOD "She's my Angel"
My Daughter Ursulla
Gabrielle's son and daughter both had kidney failure.
I gave my son life at birth. I gave him a second chance at life with my kidney.
A Best Friend’s Gift
Diane and her husband Paul were so surprised and grateful for the outpouring of friends and family who offered to donate a kidney to Paul.
How I Gave My Cousin My Kidney
A Mother's Gift!
Tanya and her mom are celebrating Tanya’s transplant by walking in the NKF of Ohio Kidney Walk!
I Will Never Give Up!
With years of dialysis and four kidney transplants under her belt, Pam’s glass is half full and she has a long life ahead of her.
Out of Love
I gave my sister a kidney in April 2006.
A Kidney for Life
My father has diabetes, heart disease (2 heart attacks and an emergency quadruple bypass surgery) and shortly after that his kidneys began to fail. I have to say that after watching him go through all that I was ready to do just about anything I could to help him.
Maria Lara’s Story
Maria had a few possible donors, but in 2004 her Dad offered her his kidney.
A Stranger's Gift
In November 2005, I found out that a man at my parent's church needed a kidney. I had never met him, nor did I know anything about him, but for some reason I had so much compassion in my heart for him that I wanted to get tested to see if we were a match.
Angel on Earth
When both of my kidneys failed, God sent me his servant.
My Daughter Danielle
My daughter Danielle has Lupus. She's been quite ill for years.
Gift Of Life
People always tell me I read the paper too much! Well I guess if I didn't read the paper this eventful day then I wouldn't be sitting here telling my story!
A Kidney Bond
A year ago when my brother-in-law was told he would need a donor eventually, I automatically volunteered.
One of the Lucky Ones
I am one of the lucky ones. When my kidneys failed, my mother, Donna, saved my life by giving me one of hers.
Meredith Student to Celebrate Graduation
Phyllis Bryant plans to celebrate her Dec. 14 graduation from Meredith College with best friend Larry Braxton. Although her bachelor’s degree in psychology is an accomplishment, Braxton’s presence at the ceremony is her true joy.
Our Gift
On February 10, 2005 I was blessed with the ability to give a kidney to my husband's niece, Rachel.
A New Georgia Law Compensates Living Organ Donors
My Miracle!
Sandie believes God works miracles, especially after receiving a kidney
transplant from a friend at church.
One of the Lucky Ones
After being born premature and very sick, Susan is now healthy after
receiving a kidney transplant from her sister who was a perfect match!
My Other Mother
Rick donated a kidney to his mother-in-law that she now calls “Little
Richard”.
A New Life
Karl was diabetic, and when his kidneys failed, his brother Kurt offered to
donate his kidney.
My Mom
The day that changed Kristen’s life was when her mom donated her kidney.
A Mother-In-Law's Gift of Life
One Family Gave These People the Gift of Life
A Simple Matter of Stewardship – Non-directed donor
Our Transplant Stories — Transplant recipient and non-directed donor
My Gift of Life from My Mother
Anyone Can Do It—Living donor to stepsister
Bob Seiger Delivers to the Customer - Literally!
Jacqueline Dufresne - Kidney Recipient from Twin Sister
Jackie received a kidney from her twin sister when she was 28 years old and
has never needed to take immunosuppressant drugs!
Jaquetta Devoe - Kidney Recipient
Jaquetta’s greatest accomplishment is maintaining her precious gift of life,
while learning to live life with Lupus.
Sylvia Devoe - Living Donor to Daughter
Sylvia’s biggest accomplishment was most giving her daughter, Jaquetta, one
of her kidneys and a second chance at life in 1995.
Martha Chase - Kidney Recipient
Martha was on dialysis for a short time until her brother Rob donated his
kidney to her.
Nikki Redlinger - Kidney Recipient
Nikki received a kidney transplant in 1998 from her father, Bernie Redlinger,
and has accomplished so much since then, including finishing graduate school for
her elementary education teaching certification.
Husband shares kidney with his wife: The story of Jill and George Bowers
