A Match Made in Pulmonary Rehab
Couple meets, falls in love and gets married after bonding over cystic fibrosis and organ donation.
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Carrie’s Story – A girl, her guitar, and a promise
After being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, Carrie received the gift of donated tendon grafts in her shoulders that allowed her to live a normal life.
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Carolina Harvey Joins the 2019 Donate Life Rose Parade® Float
Carolina Harvey will be part of the 2019 Donate Life Float, Rhythm of the Heart,
Inspired by the Music and Traditions of African Cultures
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The ‘Gift of Life’ Through Organ Donation
12-year-old Taylor is a member of Team Philadelphia’s Youth Basketball team who won the silver medal at this year’s Transplant Games of America. On Nov. 30, the team was honored at the Philadelphia 76ers game.
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The Heart of a Champion: Derek’s Story
Derek Fitzgerald is the first cancer survivor and heart transplant recipient to complete a full Ironman competition. He gives all praise to the hero organ donor who saved his life.
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Onyi – Sprinting Ahead After Transplant
Onyi Kenine received a life-saving liver transplant as an infant and it has never held her back from living a normal, healthy life. Her donor is always in her mind as she lives the best life she can.
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Visions 2018 Hispanic Heritage Month Special
Gift of Life Ambassador and kidney transplant recipient, Marleny Jimenez was featured on 6abc’s Visions for a special Hispanic Heritage Month profile.
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Three kidney transplants later, a Hamilton teen is taking home the gold
Mike Snyder, 17, of Hamilton, NJ was happy to be back with Team Philadelphia at the Transplant Games after nearly 5 years waiting for a new kidney.
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Transplant recipients, donors all-around winners
(Courtesy of Cutliney) The medal haul was impressive: 10 gold and two silver in 13 events. But the level of competition at the Transplant Games of America held last month […]
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Dover man making most of second chance at life
(Delaware State News) DOVER — Receiving an organ transplant and getting a second chance at life call for celebration. That’s why the Transplant Games of America brings together thousands […]
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