Bill Getzinger, Tissue Recipient

Bill had always been active, but it wasn't until he injured his right knee while playing a game of flag football in December 2005, that he developed a passion for road and mountain biking, and running. He tore his ACL, and received donated tissue during his surgery, allowing him to recover quickly and return to his energetic lifestyle. Bill was walking the day following his surgery and after one short month of physical therapy, he was cleared to exercise on his own. In March 2006, just a few months after his injury and surgery, Bill bought his road bike. Six weeks later, he competed in the 200-mile Tour of the Scioto River Valley bike ride. Three months following the bike tour, Bill ran in his first half-marathon race with his wife, Abi. He is so grateful for the gift of tissue that's given him the opportunity to return to playing golf, exercising, and walking his dog every day.

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