Sharing the gift of life
Battling a life-long struggle with diabetes, Jeanne's busy life came to a screeching halt in the summer of 2004. She needed an SPK, or simultaneous pancreas/kidney transplant. Now on the third anniversary of her transplant, Jeanne becomes a Life Mentor. read her story
In the winter of 2008, Washington High School Student Chris Brown was killed in a car accident. Chris had already told his parents that he wanted to be an organ donor. His selfless generosity saved lives and honors his memory. read his story
Professional snowboarder Chris Klug’s liver
transplant doesn’t keep him off the slopes. But he does appreciate
the Gift of Life. read his story
Gift of Life was founded by the parents of Luke
Harbur. Nine years
after his liver transplant, Luke continues to celebrate the Gift
of Life with friends like "Sizzle", the Kansas City T-Bones
Mascot. read his story
Ten years ago Ramiro and Maria Zelada, packed their bags and bid farewell to Los Angeles smog in exchange for the quality of life offered in Kansas City. They were living their dream life, until Ramiro was told that he needed a life-saving liver transplant. read his story
When Blue Springs attorney David Jeter and his wife, Lydia, learned that he needed a heart transplant, he began a journey of waiting and reflection. read his story
Rose Naughtin's story begins at the age of four when she recieved her first heart transplant. Fast forward to age twelve when she recieved a second transplant. read her story
Do you have a story to share about organ and tissue
donation? If so, briefly tell us your story and
email it to giftdonor@giftdonor.org. |