Donor Stories

The gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation has a lasting impact on donor families, recipients, recipient families and living donors. Read inspirational stories from families whose loved ones impacted the lives of transplant recipients through the generous gift of donation.

Jason Patrick

Jason was his wife Heidi’s biggest supporter when she chose to become a living donor, donating a kidney to her friend Jessica.

Seven months later, Jason became an organ and tissue donor himself after being fatally struck by a car while walking into work.

Brandon Pate

Brandon loved basketball, and he coached and taught his students about accountability, hard work and respect both on and off the court.

When he died unexpectedly, his wife and family knew donation would honor his life while helping others.

Lucas Oswald

Lucas was a fun, loving and caring individual. At the young age of 16, he passed away due to an arteriovenous malformation.

His mother said Lucas’ legacy lives on through his ability to donate and impact over 100 lives.

Read about recipients and the impact their donors made, or tell us about your own personal experience with organ donation.

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