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Young father’s sudden death becomes opportunity to save other lives
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — For families faced with suddenly losing a loved one, giving the gift of life not only provides hope to those awaiting transplants, but can also ease the pain of […]
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Former 6abc funny man Don Polec gets serious about second chance at life following kidney transplant
FURLONG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — For 27 years, Don Polec kept the community laughing at quirky places and people. And for many of those years, Don was dealing with polycystic kidney […]
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Kidney transplant recipient dedicates second chance at life to giving back to community
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Action News is putting the spotlight on organ donation and the importance of registering as an organ donor by introducing you to some of the thousands of […]
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Gift of Life organ transplant helps save local EMT, single mom
Thirty-five-year-old Stacey Rodenas was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at age 11. After graduating high school, she became an EMT, wanting to help people in their time of need. When Rodenas […]
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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.
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Reverend James Burton Shares His Story
Reverend James Burton shares the story of his life-saving liver transplant.
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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.
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Organ transplants almost back to pre-COVID levels, says Gift of Life Donor Program
MILFORD, Delaware (WPVI) — There is good news for the 5,000 people awaiting life-saving organ transplants in our region. The Gift of Life says transplants are back on pace after […]
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Giving the Gift of Life is Priceless
I am a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Procurement and Transplant Coordinator (CPTC). I had the honor of helping Gift of Life coordinate a record 664 organ donors last year, […]
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