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Katie, Lung Recipient
WebIt’s not often that you think about breathing unless you have trouble doing it, which was the reality for most of Katie Pilston’s life. “I was born with cystic fibrosis (CF), so at a pretty early age I started having lung issues,” she said. “I was told that probably by the time I turned 18, I would need a transplant.”
Actived: 6 days ago
Kevin, Lung Recipient
WebIn 2019, at the age of 42, Kevin’s lung function had fallen to 17% and he thought he was going to die. He was placed on the transplant waiting list for a double lung transplant on Jan. 7, 2020, and on Feb. 13, 2020, he received “the call”. He was given the wonderful gift of new lungs from a selfless donor whose name was Karie.
Don, Kidney Recipient
WebDon White should be the poster child for kidney transplants. It’s been 30 years and counting since he was given a life-saving gift. National Kidney Month, celebrated every March, brings awareness to kidney health and encourages people to support kidney disease research. Over time, the kidneys can become damaged and sometimes with little or no […]
Get to Know Legacy of Hope's New Executive Director
WebChristy Keahey moved into the Legacy of Hope executive director role on June 1, 2023. To help get to know her better and look forward to the goals she has for the organization, we asked her a few questions about her connection to organ donation and what she loves most about the mission.
Judy, Liver Recipient
WebIn December 2022, Judy Burch celebrated 22 years since receiving her liver transplant. “The day I was put on the transplant list, my husband and I began praying for my donor family. I knew the right liver was out there for me,” she said. It was a long journey for Burch. She began exhibiting symptoms […]
Frequently Asked Questions
WebFrequently Asked Questions. Despite continuing efforts at public education, misconceptions about organ and tissue donation persist. It’s a tragedy if even one person decides against donation because of inaccurate information. Following are a list of facts about organ and tissue donation designed to help people make an informed decision about
Ossie, Heart Recipient
WebInspiring Others to Consider Organ Donation, One Significant Emotional Event at a Time. Ossie Carey describes the phone call relaying that there was a heart transplant match for him as a SEE, which the military terms a “Significant Emotional Event”.
Cecil, Organ Donor
WebLockhart is proof that no matter how old you are, you can still potentially give the gift of life through organ donation. In fact, there is no age limit for registering to become an organ donor. Doctors say the issue is health, not age that determines donation suitability. Additionally, it is also possible to pass on the gift of life through tissue and cornea donation.
Writing Donor Families
WebWriting Donor Families. Contact between a donor family and a recipient family is limited by Legacy of Hope’s rules of confidentiality and privacy for all participants in the donation process. If both parties agree, written contact is accomplished by an exchange of letters through the Aftercare Coordinator, who acts as a third party.
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