Stories About Living Donation
Reluctant--but I did it (and HAPPY that I did)!
Star wars saved my friends life
Dennis will always be our hero.
Our HERO is our son, Dennis Nance. Sometime in 2007 our daughter, Mychelle
Jackson, was diagnosed with a non-treatable kidney disease. The long-term prognosis was a kidney transplant in the near future.
A Gift of Love
It was a joyous occasion, my brother and I going on vacation from the suburbs of Chicago to McAllen, Texas to visit our parents. The whole way there we talked and joked about all kinds of things.
Vanessa and Beverly: A Living Donor Story
My sister ended up saving my life!
Giving one of my kidneys to a stranger was the best thing that has ever happend to me
Anything for my mom
I was very fortunate to be a match for my mom so I donated my kidney and gave her 3 more years of life. Unfortunately, cancer took her away from us. I would do it all again and support and commend all that are able to friends, family or Gods children. God Bless
A Stepfather Donates Kidney to Stepson with Good Pastures Disease
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.
A Real Daddy's Girl
I found out my dad had end stage renal disease one month after my last son was born. I knew I had to help him.
Nondirected living donation
Having lived 42 years of health and wellness and with a stellar family medical history it was a logical and rather easy decision that was supported by a loving family who also braved some uncharted waters.
Miss
I was 25 when my kidneys failed and I had a nine month old baby.
My Personal Hero
My stepson was diagnosed with kidney failure at age 15.
Our Story
I donated a kidney to my husband.
Famous Fashionista Lives in Glam and Gratitude After Kidney Transplant
Steve Cojocaru received a kidney transplant...
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.
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 Mother-In-Law's Gift of Life
One Family Gave These People the Gift of Life
A Simple Matter of Stewardship – Nondirected donor
Our Transplant Stories — Transplant recipient and nondirected donor
My Gift of Life from My Mother
