Personal Stories
The opportunity of the gift of life through organ donation has a lasting impact on recipients, recipient families, donors and donor families. Find out how these families persevered during their personal donation journey through their own perspectives.
 | His Name Means "Gift of Hope"Cynthia London named her son Sipho Thembla - a South African name meaning "gift of hope." Sipho was my gift, and he brought hope to six other people at his death. Sipho was an organ donor. |
 | Little Collin Saves Five LivesNever would I have dreamed that one day I would identify myself as a Donor Family member. |
 | A Young Man's Heart Of Gold Lives On Through OthersDonor mother Janet Keller honors her son’s legacy by giving support to other families. |
 | Parents Dedicated To Raising Awareness in Honor Of Their DaughterBill and Chris Hankee always knew their daughter Krysta was a loving and generous young woman but they would never of thought she would be giving the ultimate gift of life through tragedy. |
 | A Heart in the Nick of timeFrom birth, Priscilla Lane's days were numbered because of a heart defect. |
 | A Little Girl Receives the Opportunity To Grow Up With Her Mother |
 | A Heart To Help Keep Up With His Grandkids |
 | A Medical Professional Spreads The Mission of Gift of Life |
Threads of Love Donor Quilt
Explore the online quilts to view the quilt squares provided by the loved ones of those who died and gave the gift of life. The actual quilts are available for display in public places throughout the region to promote donor awareness.
