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Saving Lives. Restoring Health. Giving Hope.

Saving Lives. Restoring Health. Giving Hope.

In 2014, we clarified our mission statement to include something we've been doing for over 30 years: Giving Hope. Please enjoy this brief video the describes the many ways we go about accomplishing our mission.

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Stories of Hope

Double Lung Recipient Runs 5K One Year After Transplant
Chelsey Godsey’s family was devastated when she died after collapsing suddenly at age 21. In spite of their shock, the decision to donate her organs and tissue was an easy one. Chelsey's generous gift saved the lives of five people, including Patty Furey, who was born with cystic fibrosis. One year after the transplant, Patty ran her first 5K.
Chelsey Godsey, organ and tissue donor | Patty Furey, lung recipient
Military Mindset Helps Woman Navigate Heart Transplant
Patricia Faison is a fit and active person. In fact, she rode her bike for 15 miles without feeling tired – but a month later, everything changed. Patricia’s sudden illness triggered the start of a journey that ended with her receiving a new heart
Patricia Faison | Heart recipient
Gift of Liver Offers New Hope for Avid Outdoorsman
Trae Jennings is always seeking his next adventure, whether it’s fishing, hunting, snowboarding, surfing, or paddleboarding. With such an active lifestyle, it’s hard to believe that at one point, this father of two was dying of liver failure.
Trae Jennings | Organ recipient
Recipient Takes Every Opportunity to Raise Donor Awareness
Clavel Gagnon recovered from a painful workplace injury thanks to the generosity of a tissue donor. Now she wants to make sure other recipients appreciate the impact of these gifts. “It’s precious, and for me it’s life-changing,” she said.
Clavel Gagnon | Tissue recipient

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College Pastor is Back on the Court After Second ACL Injury
Wife Honors Husband’s Generosity by Saying Yes to Donation
Volunteering helps artist honor her husband’s generosity
April Fool’s Day Call Leads to Successful Kidney Transplant
Against All Odds, Donor’s Kidney a Match for Hometown Friend
Virginia Woman Pays it Forward as Organ Donor
Tissue implant helps Montana woman get back to her mission
Tissue graft aids breast reconstruction for woman at risk
Teen's Generosity Lives on Through the Gift of Donation
Donated Tissue Helps Put Wrestling Coach Back on the Mat
After Giving a Kidney, Richmond Man Prepares to Donate Liver
Boy Who Loved Superheroes Becomes a Real Hero as a Donor
Donation Allows Teen Athlete to Get Back in the Game
Gift of Donor Tissue Saves Virginia Softball Star's Career
Donated Skin Grafts Save Pennsylvania Woman’s Foot
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

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