More Stories of Hope
Stella, heart recipient
Like most four-year-olds, Stella was an active child. She loved to swim, ride her bike, swing, and play with her big sister, Scarlett. Then, in November 2023, Stella developed flu-like symptoms, and her family took her to the ER. The hospital flew Stella to a children’s hospital, where her family learned she was in heart failure due to a rare gene mutation. Her only hope for survival was a new heart.
Mike, donor, and Maureen, recipient and donor family member
A Life-changing Gift Maureen was 29 years old when she was diagnosed with kidney disease and found herself in need of a lifesaving transplant. On
Elias, pediatric liver recipient
Elias was born with Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, an inherited disorder that increases the risk of liver disease, and because of his condition, Elias was frequently hospitalized and often too tired to play with his peers.
Sejal, kidney and pancreas recipient
When Sejal graduated from medical school and was preparing to enter residency, she suddenly found herself in need of a lifesaving kidney transplant.
Sean, living kidney donor recipient
Sean was an active person who liked to spend time long-distance running, swimming, and hiking and also performed full-time as a musician along the East Coast. In 2000, Sean was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a disease of the large intestines, and as a result, was later diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, a type of liver disease that affects the bile ducts.
Dawn, heart recipient
Dawn’s proudest accomplishment is becoming the first person in the world to run a full marathon within one year of transplant.