PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The world’s largest celebration of life will happen this weekend in Alabama at the Transplant Games. A big group from the Philadelphia Gift of Life program will […]
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A pair of Lehigh Valley transplant recipients are honoring their donors on the golf course. Mike Seidick of Bethlehem and Paul Albert of North Catasauqua are headed […]
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Sara Madonna During the month of April, 69 News has been sharing inspiring stories about organ donation with the help of the Gift of Life program in celebration of National […]
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Rafiah received his life-saving transplant as a toddler and lives a healthy life today. When Rafiah’s mother passed away, she became a donor hero who transformed the lives of strangers through precious gifts of corneas and tissue.
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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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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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By Paul Muschick, Morning Call If you haven’t considered becoming an organ donor, there’s someone you should meet. Neal Stansbury of North Whitehall Township is a shining example of the […]
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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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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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Mark Payson donated a kidney to a stranger in 2010 and now participates with Team Philadelphia at the Transplant Games of America.
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