A Father’s Wish
Brian Bailey’s love and dedication as a father has made him a passionate advocate for organ donation as his daughter waits for a kidney transplant that will give her a second chance at life.
Read these inspiring stories about how organ and tissue donation and transplantation touches and transforms lives.
Brian Bailey’s love and dedication as a father has made him a passionate advocate for organ donation as his daughter waits for a kidney transplant that will give her a second chance at life.
Earl Jones has gotten to see his kids grow up and have children of their own, all thanks to his donor hero
Dylan Contreras likes to say he has two birthdays. One is the day he was born. The second is the day he received his life-saving kidney transplant.
Tiffany had a compassionate spirit, giving attitude and understanding of the importance of organ and tissue donation.
After tragedy brought them together, Carol and Kareem realized they shared a special bond through their faith and the life-saving legacy of organ donation.
When Markita said yes to organ donation, she found comfort knowing that her son Marquis would give others a second chance at life.
Whether volunteering at the Food Cupboard, or giving blood to the Red Cross, Nelson is on a mission to help others.
Donor Mom shares the story of her son Anthony, who in his passing gave the gift of life to others.
Arlinda Griffin received a kidney and pancreas transplant that saved her life. Today, her hero’s mother has become like family.
Gift of Life coordinates the recovery of organs and tissues for transplant. The complex organ and tissue donation and transplant process involves collaborating with highly skilled medical professionals at many different levels.
The first step of the transplant journey is the national waiting list managed by The United Network for Organ Sharing. Currently, there are more than 100,000 people waiting for life-saving organs because there are not enough donor organs for everyone who needs them.
Thousands of lives are saved each year thanks to the unselfish generosity of living donation, which is an increasingly viable option for patients awaiting transplantation.
As a transplant recipient, you may want to write to the family of your donor to share information about your renewed life and to express your gratitude. Here is a resource to aid in finding the right words.
Gift of Life Donor Program is the largest organ procurement organization (OPO) in the United States, serving more than 11 million people across the eastern half of Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware. We help and heal lives by coordinating the recovery and distribution of organs and tissues used in life-saving and life-enhancing transplants.
More than 10,000 participants made the 26th Annual Donor Dash an outstanding success, raising money for the life-saving power of organ donation.
The annual Donate Life Hospital Challenge encourages Pennsylvania hospitals to increase donation awareness during National Donate Life Month each April.
The first intensive care unit of its kind in Northeast U.S. will maximize each deceased organ donor’s life-saving impact
Learn how Gift of Life Donor Program connects donors and organ recipients – and continues to support families in crucial ways
Gift of Life continues to lead the U.S. in life-saving organ donations for a milestone 15 years in a row.
Katherine Strickland and Anna Fischman had liver transplants as babies. The women were back together this Thanksgiving recently for the first time in two decades, this time with their own families.
Three women who received life-saving organ transplants fulfill their shared dream to become mothers. Transplant Pregnancy Registry International helped them to achieve this dream.
A transplant recipient reflects on her transplant journey which allowed her to achieve her dream of starting a family.
A supportive “Home Away from Home” for transplant patients and their families.
An international training center and consulting service for organ donation professionals.