Meet Chris Domine. Chris is a husband, father, athlete, Iron Man and a Kidney Recipient. https://www.youtube.com/v/4rB1TqAcV6I?rel=0&end=54&autoplay=1 Make a Contribution … [Read more...]
We Are Transplant
Texas Team Donors and Recipients
6 Operations for 3 Donors & 3 Recipients!
Kevin McCalla had been on dialysis for about four years when he received a new kidney on June 18, 2014 from a donor living in Minneapolis, MN. No, Kevin does not know anyone in MN. He does, however, have a very loving and caring sister, Kelly. … [Read more...]
Jamie Napolitano Meets Her Donor’s Parents
Jamie Napolitano, a heart recipient, wins several medals at The Transplant Games of America and meets her donor's parents for the first time. … [Read more...]
Glendening Testimonial
Receiving a diagnosis of an incurable disease of no known cause and no known cure was a shocking and hopeless, helpless feeling. When my husband was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis he was also told the progression of the disease was variable. He … [Read more...]
Jacob Krebs Lung Transplant Donor
Jacob Krebs – Organ Donation by Will, Mary and Julie Krebs Registering as an organ donor was a “no brainer” for Jacob. His life was dedicated to “helping other people at all times”. He was an Eagle Scout and earned six Palms. At age 16, the day … [Read more...]
A Gift So Precious
A Gift So Precious by Katy Huth Jones In October 1997, a tragedy occurred in San Antonio. A van carrying students to a football game overturned. Fifteen-year-old Jessica suffered severe head trauma and was declared brain dead. That night … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Gift of Life
Kristy Vandenberg, Executive Director The Ultimate Gift of Life My new passion has become encouraging others to sign up as registered organ donors. When I retired from the American Red Cross I looked for another opportunity to impact lives across … [Read more...]
Building on Success…
Spring has brought many great opportunities for advancing the cause of organ donation. Our volunteers are fanning out across the region and finding great success with spreading the word about this important cause! April’s events were filled with … [Read more...]
