A Father’s Wish
Kidney Transplant Waitlist Patient
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.
Gift of Life Stories
Read these inspiring stories about how organ and tissue donation and transplantation touches and transforms lives.
Earl's Healthy Heart
Heart Recipient
Earl Jones has gotten to see his kids grow up and have children of their own, all thanks to his donor hero
Kidney Recipient Dylan Contreras Cherishes New Lease on Life
Kidney recipient
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.
Althea Fogle receives kidney years after daughter donated
Kidney recipient
Tiffany had a compassionate spirit, giving attitude and understanding of the importance of organ and tissue donation.
Two Families, Two Faiths: Joined by Ryan’s life-saving legacy
Gift of Life Stories
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.
“It Took A Simple ‘Yes’ To Save Their Lives”
Organ Donor
When Markita said yes to organ donation, she found comfort knowing that her son Marquis would give others a second chance at life.
Timmy Nelson dedicates second chance to giving back
Kidney recipient
Whether volunteering at the Food Cupboard, or giving blood to the Red Cross, Nelson is on a mission to help others.
Life After Loss: Anthony’s Story
Organ Donor
Donor Mom shares the story of her son Anthony, who in his passing gave the gift of life to others.
Recipient Forms Bond with Donor’s Mother
Gift of Life Stories
Arlinda Griffin received a kidney and pancreas transplant that saved her life. Today, her hero’s mother has become like family.
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News & Updates
Donor Dash draws thousands of supporters, raises more than $540,000
More than 10,000 participants made the 26th Annual Donor Dash an outstanding success, raising money for the life-saving power of organ donation.
Healthcare partners honored for for their support of organ donation
The annual Donate Life Hospital Challenge encourages Pennsylvania hospitals to increase donation awareness during National Donate Life Month each April.
Donor Care Center opens at Penn Medicine
The first intensive care unit of its kind in Northeast U.S. will maximize each deceased organ donor’s life-saving impact
Families transformed by organ donation
Learn how Gift of Life Donor Program connects donors and organ recipients – and continues to support families in crucial ways
Gift of Life Donor Program: Nation's leader for 15 years
Gift of Life continues to lead the U.S. in life-saving organ donations for a milestone 15 years in a row.
Women who met during liver transplant 35 years ago reunite
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.
Transplant Pregnancy Registry International
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 miracle on top of a miracle
A transplant recipient reflects on her transplant journey which allowed her to achieve her dream of starting a family.
Lodging and Support for Families
A supportive “Home Away from Home” for transplant patients and their families.
Organ and Tissue Donation Professionals
An international training center and consulting service for organ donation professionals.