Donor Search Success Stories

Norm Latona, the father of two-time Hokie All-American Sam Latona, will always carry a part of Virginia Tech wrestling with him. Literally.

Cheryl Foster says there are thousands of people on the transplant list, and it typically takes three to five years to get a kidney unless you’re able to find a living donor who’s a match. Thanks to her co-worker Adrienne Gossman, Foster gets a second chance at life.

In a heartwarming tale of generosity, one woman gives the gift of life to a coworker she had never met. Adrienne Gossman is donating a kidney to Cheryl Foster, who is battling kidney failure.

Alabama State Rep. Anthony Daniels is opening up about a deeply personal and life-changing journey, one marked by sickness, sacrifice, and the unwavering strength of love.

Seven months ago, Carol Carl and Stephanie Crane were strangers. Today, Crane left Strong Memorial Hospital with Carl’s kidney, thanks to a Facebook post that led to a lifesaving organ donation and a lifelong connection.

After Jose Gonzales received a kidney transplant from his sister, he took a job a DaVita Dialysis, helping others in need of a kidney like him before.

Gavin Brown received a kidney transplant from his father, Matt. The two use Little League baseball to bond and recover.

Rachel Quigley knows firsthand the power of organ donation. Her father, Brian Quigley, experienced kidney failure and underwent two transplants — the first in 2010 from a deceased donor, and the second in December 2024 from Rachel herself.

The shirt read: “Kidney donor needed, Type B+, Ask me how.” Karen didn’t hesitate. She approached the man, Robert Duran, and asked about the message.

Aiden Hess and his family said they found out earlier this month that someone was a match and willing to donate their kidney.