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The Ultimate Gift of Life Celebrates Volunteers

March 3, 2016 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation Leave a Comment

TUG Volunteers

On Thursday, February 18th, the Ultimate Gift of Life celebrated two years of success and thanked local volunteers for all their help in making it happen. Since its inception in January of 2014, the local non-profit has reached over 6,025 people with … [Read more...]

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A Successful Year Made Possible by our Volunteers

February 8, 2016 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation Leave a Comment

TUG-NM-Volunteers

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The Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival

November 9, 2015 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation Leave a Comment

The Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival

The Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival will be the first annual fundraiser for The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation. The fundraiser is in memory of Joe Mancillas who waited 4 years for a kidney, but died in an accident before he got a transplant. … [Read more...]

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National Minority Donor Awareness Week

August 2, 2015 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation Leave a Comment

National Minority Donor Awarness Week

National Minority Donor Awareness Week August 1-7, 2015 In its 18th year, National Minority Donor Awareness Week was created to increase awareness of the need for more organ, eye, and tissue donors, especially among minorities. Minorities make up … [Read more...]

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Hollie Whitaker – Organ Donor

April 27, 2015 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation Leave a Comment

My name is Hollie and I am an organ donor. My big brother is my best friend and went into renal failure at the age of 39 due to unmanaged high blood pressure. According to the E.R doctor it was a miracle that he was able to walk into the E.R ... … [Read more...]

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The Ultimate Gift Sprint Relay Team

September 27, 2014 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation

The Ultimate Gift Sprint Relay Team at Kerrville Tri

The Ultimate Gift Sprint Relay Team at Kerrville Tri on September 27, 2014 … [Read more...]

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Meet Chris Domine a Kidney Recipient

September 23, 2014 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation Leave a Comment

Meet Chris Domine a Kidney Recipient

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...]

Filed Under: Life Stories of Organ Donorship Tagged With: Kidney Transplant

We Are Transplant

August 12, 2014 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation

We Are Transplant

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Texas Team Donors and Recipients

August 12, 2014 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation

Texas Team Donors and Recipients

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6 Operations for 3 Donors & 3 Recipients!

August 7, 2014 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation Leave a Comment

Kelly and Kevin McCalla 7-17-14

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...]

Filed Under: Life Stories of Organ Donorship Tagged With: Kidney Transplant

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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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! 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]

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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]

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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]

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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

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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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