Inspiring Stories

Overview

Watch or read inspiring stories from organ, eye and tissue recipients, donor family members and advocates.

Read Inspiring Stories

Don Blair "In Don's death, his final dream was fulfilled as he has so positively impacted the lives of so many others through organ and tissue donation."

Carla Oliver "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. My journey came full circle when I was blessed with the opportunity to personally meet my kidney donor's family."

Ryan Zinn "Every day I live now, each step I take, and every life that I touch is a tribute to my donor and his family."

Ian Sanchez "Ian's heart donor is our superhero," Stacy, Ian's mom.

Bill Getzinger "I am so grateful for my tissue donation - it's allowed me to return to my active lifestyle, and compete in a 200-mile road bike race."

Tell Your Story

We invite you to submit your donation experience and personal story by filling out the form. Your local recovery agency will be in touch to discuss posting it to this web site.

Watch our PSAs

Earl, Mervyn, Debbie

Harvey, Debbie, Mervyn

Harold & Ian, Hank

Jodi, Patrice & Candice, Vickie

Kara & Pierce, Hank, Suzy

Maisha, Jenny & Allison, Harold & Ian

Natalie, Patrice & Candice, Kara & Pierce, Rev. Ward

Rev. Ward, Stephanie, Natalie

Rev. Ward, Bruce, Natalie

People

Read Allison's story
"We hope to meet our donor family someday and thank them in person for their gift of life to Allison"

Read Bruce's story
"Words cannot express how thankful I am for the generosity of my donor and his family"