Stories of Hope

Teen's Generosity Lives on Through the Gift of Donation

Donation is a gift that is never forgotten. When 18-year-old Avery Kranski died unexpectedly, he was already registered as a donor. In the midst of their grief, his parents honored that decision. “Because of Avery, others get to have their life and thrive. He is going to be here forever. There’s a ripple effect,” said Kari, Avery’s mother.

Avery Kranski | Tissue donor

Donated Tissue Helps Put Wrestling Coach Back on the Mat

Graham Rose is a pillar of his Ohio community, mentoring youths of all ages as a wrestling coach. When he tore his ACL, all that came to a halt, and Graham suddenly faced knee surgery. He chose to receive tissue from a donor because it would promote faster healing, enabling him to get back to coaching that much sooner.

Graham Rose | Tissue recipient

After Giving a Kidney, Richmond Man Prepares to Donate Liver

“Everybody needs help, even the best of us. Imagine if every person just helped somebody else – somebody outside of your inner circle. The world would never go without.” – Christopher Woody, a living kidney donor who is now being evaluated as a potential liver donor.

Christopher Woody | Living donor

Boy Who Loved Superheroes Becomes a Real Hero as a Donor

Throughout his childhood, Jimmy Januska wanted to be superhero. Instead, he became a real hero at 15 after he lost his life riding on a motorcycle with a family friend. Jimmy's family said yes to organ donation – and as a result, many other lives were saved. "What impacted me the most was probably the letter that I received from somebody who got his kidney," his mother, Theresa said. "She had nine brothers and sisters, and none of them were a match – just Jimmy."

Jimmy Januska | Organ donor

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Family Man and Business Mentor Lives on Through Others

Gift of Donation Helps a Builder Get Back to Work

Purple Heart Recipient Leaves Gifts for Others in Need

Tissue Grafts Help Woman Return to Hiking After Serious Injury

Loss of son led to advocacy for mother Kim McMahon

Tissue Donation Puts Emergency Manager Back in Action

Massachusetts Woman Receives Lifesaving Bone Implant

Tissue Donation gives Quality of Life Back to Surgeon

Basketball Fan Rebounds with the Gift of a New Heart

Gift of Donated Tissue Saves Tennis Player's Career

Donor tissue graft helps grandfather regain use of arm

Donated tissue gives grandmother a new lease on life

Boy Becomes a Tissue Donor in One Final Act of Kindness

Heart Transplant Inspires Woman to Pay it Forward

Donated Tendon Puts Dreams Back in Reach for Teen Athlete

Donor Gift Helps Woman Recover From Debilitating Injuries

Busy Mom Can Walk Without Pain Thanks to Donor ACL Graft

Kidney Recipient Meets His Donor’s Mother

Transplant Offers Workout Warrior New Lease on Life

Donor Heart Valve Provides Hope for Newborn

Parents Find Silver Lining in Decision to Donate Son's tissue

A Young Life of Service Culminates in the Ultimate Gift

A Former First Responder Receives the Gift of Life

A Family Man and Avid Tennis Player Learns About the Gift of Tissue Donation

A Father, Husband, and Gentle Giant Gives the Gift of Donation

A Beloved Teen Gives the Gift of Sight

A Family Man Provides Hope Through Donation of His Kidneys

Teenage Sports Star Receives Cartilage Grafts and New Hope

One Last Act of Positivity Includes Donation

A Living Donor Helps His Cousin With Kidney Donation

A Teenage Athlete Helps Many with His Gift of Donation

Gift of Tissue Donation Helps Mason General Hospital Nurse Overcome Long-Term Knee Injury and Get Back to Active Lifestyle

A Nurse Experiences, Firsthand, the Impact of Tissue Donation

A Donor With a Loving Spirit Helps Others Through Donation

A Star Wars Enthusiast Provided 129 Gifts of Donation

A Hiker Walks Down the Aisle at Her Wedding Because of A Donor's Gift

Back to Enjoying the Great Outdoors Because of the Gift of Donation

A Firefighter Whose Last Act Was the Gift of Donation

A Surgical Nurse Experiences the Firsthand Impact of Tissue Donation

A High School Athlete is Able to Play Sports Again

After Eight Years on the National List, Wallace Received a Kidney

Honoring Her Donor's Gift Every Day

He was a Giver Who Enjoyed Life to the Fullest

Living the Best Life in Honor of Donor's Legacy

Chip Was Always A Person Who Gave Back to Others

His Desire to Donate Enhanced 26 Lives

Honoring Her Husband's Wishes to Donate Helped So Many Patients In Need

Donation Saved Jeff and Will Allow Him to Continue to Save Others

Ron Knew That He Wanted to be a Donor Before He Became Ill

Even With Illness and Medications, Tony was Still Able to Help Through Donation

Something Good After a Tragedy

A Family Honors Their Daughter's Wishes to Help Others Through Donation

An Extraordinary Example of How Impactful Each Donor Can Truly Be

Back on a Bike Because of a Donor's Gift

A Gift Which Helped the Recipient Care for Others

TJ's Gifts Touched the Lives of 35 People

An Athlete's Gift to Help Others

Rowan's Story

A Mother's Story of Hope

Living the Life She Always Dreamed About

A Lasting Legacy

A Restorative Gift

Giving Hope with Healing

A Meeting to Remember

A Very Special Meeting