On January 15, Veronica Seaman went under the knife to receive a life-saving kidney transplant. The donor? Her friend and the biological mother of her step-son.
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Looking for inspiration or motivation in your donor search? Read these success stories. They did it, and you can too!
Horse trainer receives life-saving kidney transplant, plans to compete in future derby races
During another busy horse keeping day at the Churchill Downs Training Center, Santamaria was at his stable making sure all of his 13 current horses were being taking care of. If it wasn’t for the life-saving kidney transplant his story could’ve had a different outcome.
Read MoreInspired by compassion: a living kidney donation
Earlier this year Lauren, 17, received a kidney from Lori Vaughn, RN, supervisor of sedation services at our children’s hospital.
Read MoreMan plans to run WLKY Parklands 5K in hopes to find a kidney donor
For many people, running is a form of stress relief. However, Greg Taylor hopes that the hobby can help save his life.
Read MoreFlyer with a heartbreaking request in Taekwondo studio inspires a mother to save another mom’s life
There are some kind-hearted souls present in the world who don’t shy away from helping strangers in dire need. Five years ago, one such heartwarming story unfolded in Georgia where one mom who was so deeply moved by another mom’s request for a kidney transplant decided to offer a life-saving aid.
Read MoreCincinnati man receives kidney thanks to yard sign
A Tri-State man is marking National Donate Life Month during his recovery from a kidney transplant, a gift he received from a stranger with thanks to a sign.
Read MoreAfter months-long search, celebrated Albany chef Yono Purnomo finds kidney donor
The 72-year-old chef — founder of Albany restaurants Yono’s and dp: An American Brasserie — and his wife, Donna Purnomo, had been looking for a living donor since his kidneys failed last April. Over a year later, he underwent a kidney transplant on Tuesday morning at a New York City hospital.
Read MoreLiving kidney donor becomes ‘angel on earth’ for recipient in Metro Detroit
The reality of organ donation is that patients in need often end up waiting a very long time for that life-changing gift in Metro Detroit.
Read MoreShakopee friendship saves more lives than one through kidney donation program
For generations, polycystic kidney disease (PKD) has cast a shadow over Patricia (Pumper) Christensen’s family, claiming the lives of loved ones and leaving a legacy of struggle and resilience.
Read MoreYork woman’s quest to find living kidney donor ends with successful transplant
It was a gift one year in the making. York native Lori Hagar has finally received a kidney transplant after her public search for a living donor.
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