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...]
