Kidney Recipient Dylan Contreras Cherishes New Lease on Life
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.
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Women who met during liver transplant 35 years ago reunite
By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Katherine Strickland and Anna Fischman had liver transplants as babies 35 years ago. On Friday, the women were back together again for the first […]
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Philadelphia woman receives new kidney years after her daughter donated
Althea Fogle understands the importance of organ and tissue donation as the mother to a donor hero and the recipient of a life-saving kidney transplant
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Heart transplant recipient becomes world-traveling gold-medal athlete
By Matt Iadonisi via 6abc PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — “I would not believe, at 67, I’m still like, doing the long jump,” said Janet Dennis. Dennis never considered herself a very […]
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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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