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About Kristy Vandenberg

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 the Texas Hill Country and throughout the country.

10 strangers come together for a life-changing kidney swap as reported by NPR

March 22, 2022 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

Kidney Transplant

Michael Wingard's kidney isn't going to his friend, though, because he wasn't a match for her. But he was a match for someone else. And that's how Wingard became the first link in a 10-person chain that took place at Houston Methodist earlier this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Stories of Organ Donorship

3rd Annual Organ Donor Awareness Run

June 2, 2019 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

2019 Run Crop

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT In memory of Yank Kannady, we are hosting the 3rd Annual Organ Donor Awareness Run. This year we will have a 10K, 5K and 1 mile run. The run will be directed by Race Adventures Unlimited. It will start at the White … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Stories of Organ Donorship

May is National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month

May 13, 2019 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

May 2019 Web Banner

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. Over 30,000 in the US have the disorder. People with Cystic Fibrosis only live an average of 37.4 years. There is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis and those in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Stories of Organ Donorship

Be the Ultimate Gift

December 12, 2018 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

Be the Ultimate Gift

Donate Life America National Registry TAKE ACTION TODAY AND REGISTER! ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR: Designate organ donor on your drivers license next time you renew your license or when you are licensed the first time. … [Read more...]

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2018 Trees of Hope

November 12, 2018 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

2018 Trees of Hope

The 4th Annual Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival A Fundraiser for The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation-NM The Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival was started 4 years ago to remember Joe Mancillas, to raise awareness about organ donation and to … [Read more...]

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The Gift of Casey’s Sweet Heart

November 6, 2018 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

The Gift of Casey's Heart

4 years ago August 25, 2014 Casey passed away and I was given New Life because a Mom and Dad new their son, 23 yrs. old, would want to be an organ donor. His heart was a perfect match and I was a hard match. I received a letter from his Mom in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Stories of Organ Donorship

2018 Transplant Games of America

July 23, 2018 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

Salt Lake City or Bust

For more information please visit http://www.transplantgamesofamerica.org/. … [Read more...]

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The Yank Kannady Memorial Organ Donor Awareness 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk

June 11, 2018 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

The Yank Kannady Memorial Organ Donor Awareness Fun Walk Banner

Come out and help The Ultimate Gift of Life honor deceased donor, Yank Kannady and raise awareness about organ donation. Yank made the decision to be an organ donor and was able to save 5 lives and help numerous others. On Saturday, July 14th, The … [Read more...]

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May 2018 PSA

May 8, 2018 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

May 2018

The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation exists to encourage this vitally important action: taking the personal step to become an organ donor. It’s not enough to tell a loved one, YOU have the power to save the lives of others and affect dozens with your … [Read more...]

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April is National Donate Life Month

April 4, 2018 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

Aprils is National Donate Life Month

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Trees of Hope 2024

2024 Texas Trees of Hope Fundraiser

FILL OUT THE TREES OF HOPE SPONSORSHIP FORM HERE Trees of Hope Fundraiser for the Ultimate Gift of Life KERRVILLE, TEXAS, Monday, November 4, 2024 – The Ultimate Gift of Life is sponsoring their 8 th Trees of Hope … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

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2023 Texas Trees of Hope Fundraiser

Everyone is a potential organ donor. Click here to become an organ donor. TAKE ACTION TODAY AND REGISTER! ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR: Designate organ donor on your drivers license next time you … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

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2023 Texas Trees of Hope Fundraiser

Making a Big Difference in Your Community and Providing HOPE! Do you have a neighbor, relative or friend who is on the waiting list for a lifesaving organ donation? If not, you are lucky, there are 10,000 people waiting … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

B Whaley - Living Kidney Donor

I am a living kidney donor

! My name is Brynnan and I am a living kidney donor. My recipient is a childhood friend who was diagnosed with lupus when we were in college. Lupus is an autoimmune disease which attacks the organs, and in Kaley’s case, her … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

Spring Into Action

Spring Into Action

Spring Into Action....Turn a time of loss into a time of Hope. Register to be an organ donor, and share your decision with others! Click here to become an organ donor TAKE ACTION TODAY AND REGISTER! ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

National Donor Day 2023

February 14th is National Donor Day....Turn a time of loss into a time of Hope. Register to be an organ donor, and share your decision with others! Click here to become an organ donor TAKE ACTION TODAY AND REGISTER! ONCE … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

Jan 2023

Happy New Year!

Click here to become an organ donor TAKE ACTION TODAY AND REGISTER! ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR: Designate organ donor on your drivers license next time you renew your license or when you are … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Click here to become an organ donor TAKE ACTION TODAY AND REGISTER! ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR: Designate organ donor on your drivers license next time you renew your license or when you are … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

Volunteers Needed!

We're always on the lookout for talented people who are willing to help get the word out about organ donation. Please contact us if you'd like to help in our mission to save lives!

Share Your Story!

If you have a story about how organ donation has affected you or your family, please share with us! You can also read first-person stories about how organ donation affects lives and families here.

Video of Jacob Krebs Mother

Play Jacob Krebs mother's video of organ donation

Goodshop

Ultimate Gift of Life and Goodshop.com are now collaborating in order to offer up substantial savings while supporting a great cause. The next purchase you make, you will receive a percentage will be donated and a discount will be applied to your order. Now you can get coupons and deals at stores like Roxio, Omaha Steaks, Lens.com. So far, Goodshop has raised over $11 million and continues to offer people great savings.

Contact

Kristy Vandenberg
Executive Director
The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation
PO Box 295071
Kerrville, TX 78029
830-792-9197

Judy Whaley
Director
The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation, North Texas
PO Box 161
Hamilton, TX 76531
575-430-3671

Volunteers Needed!

We're always on the lookout for talented people who are willing to help get the word out about organ donation. Please contact us if you'd like to help in our mission to save lives!

Share Your Story!

If you have a story about how organ donation has affected you or your family, please share with us! You can also read first-person stories about how organ donation affects lives and families here.

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Our mission at The Ultimate Gift of LIfe Foundation is to increase awareness of the amazing benefits of organ and tissue donation through education. This will then multiply the number of individuals registered to give The Ultimate Gift, donating their organs and tissues to save multiple lives.

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