Earl’s Healthy Heart
Living Proof of the Power of Transplantation By Emma Riverso Earl Jones, 57, is celebrating 21 years post-heart transplant this March. Jones was born with a genetic heart defect called transposition […]
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How families are transformed by organ donation
This week on Bridging Philly, we learn how the Philadelphia-based Gift of Life organ and tissue donation program connects donors and organ recipients – and continues to support families through […]
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Gift of Life extends its streak leading the country in coordinating organ donations
By John George Make that 15 straight. The Philadelphia-based Gift of Life Donor Program once again led the country in life-saving organ donations, extending a streak that began in 2008. […]
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Jan Weinstock Honored as “Knight of the Blind”
Congratulations to Gift of Life’s Jan L. Weinstock, Esq. for being honored by the Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley with the “Knight of the Blind” Award at their 65th […]
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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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Northampton County couple wins big at Transplant Games of America
By Julia Rose MARTINS CREEK, Pa. – Albert and Vicki Piccotti from Martins Creek danced their way to victory at the 2022 Transplant Games of America. Representing Team Philly, the […]
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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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Minority Donor Awareness Month WATCH: “Lasting Impact: The Importance of Donation”
Hosted by Dr. Onuoha We are celebrating National Minority Donor Awareness Month (NMDAM) throughout August to increase organ donor registrations among communities of color, which make up nearly 60 percent […]
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A liver transplant saved my life. Now I represent Philly in the Transplant Games.
My mom encouraged me to start, and this is my first games without her. She died last year, and we donated her tissue. Now, I’m representing recipients and donor families. […]
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Greater than gold: Team Philadelphia finishes strong in San Diego for 2022 Transplant Games
By Jim Melwert, KYW Newsradio They picked up about 50 medals, but winning isn’t the most important part for Philly organ transplant community Updated on August 3, 20227:32 pm PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — More […]
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