Reverend James Burton Shares His Story
Reverend James Burton shares the story of his life-saving liver transplant.
Other Categories: Multicultural Stories, Transplant Stories
Religion & Organ Donation
All major religions in the U.S. support organ donation as the ultimate act of charity and self-sacrifice. Hear from transplant recipients and donor families about how their faith guided them […]
Other Categories: Faith-Based Communities, Videos
The (Re)Session Podcast by Jeezy: Freeway
Jeezy sits down with Philadelphia rapper and healthcare advocate Freeway. Listen to the full episode here! Consider saying YES to saving lives. Register to be an organ donor today.
Other Categories: Gift of Life In the News, Multicultural Stories, Podcasts
Organ transplants remembered during National Donor Sabbath
Ryan Shaw’s strong faith and his mother’s ability to transcend her grief sparked two events that Carol McCloud calls “miracles.” First, new lives for four strangers who received transplants thanks […]
Other Categories: Faith-Based Communities, Gift of Life In the News
Philadelphia Community Podcast: National Donor Sabbath
We’re going to take a break and focus on folks who are doing good in our community. Like Todd Franzen from Gift of Life who shares information on National Donor […]
Other Categories: Faith-Based Communities, Gift of Life In the News, Media Coverage, Podcasts
Luis Palau, Jr. raising awareness for organ donations in Latino community and beyond
He lost his lungs and nearly his life but now he’s on the road to recovery thanks to an organ donation from the Gift of Life organization. Now he’s out […]
Other Categories: Gift of Life In the News, Multicultural Stories
6ABC Visions: Luis Palau, Jr, a double-lung transplant recipient, is raising awareness for organ donations
As part of our Visions Special highlighting Hispanic American Heritage Month, we profile Luis Palau, Jr., a Philadelphia resident of Puerto Rican descent who received a life-saving double-lung transplant from […]
Other Categories: Gift of Life In the News, Multicultural Stories
York County boy gets new heart at CHOP as transplants resume in Philadelphia area
When Sarah Reesey saw Philadelphia’s 215 area code pop up during her morning hospital rounds earlier this month, her first thought was, “Oh, no, something is wrong.” After all, the […]
Other Categories: Gift of Life Howie's House, Gift of Life In the News
Gift of Life Update: Zach & Sarah’s Story
In the midst of COVID-19, four-year-old Zach needed a life-saving heart transplant. Thanks to a selfless family’s decision to say “yes” to organ donation, Zach received his new heart and a chance to run, play and grow! Gift of Life Howie’s House became Zach and mom Sarah’s home away from home while awaiting and recovering from his transplant so the Central PA family could remain close to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Other Categories: Transplant Stories, Videos
This ER doctor and heart transplant survivor wants you to wear a mask
(CNN) Dr. Alin Gragossian gets it. Wearing a mask, social distancing, frequently washing your hands, using a sanitizing gel or wipe on everything you touch — all that gets old, […]
Other Categories: Gift of Life In the News, Volunteer