A visit to the hospital with a broken ankle led to a diagnosis of heart disease for Sonya Barkley. A life-saving heart transplant gave her a second chance at life.
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Diagnosed with heart disease at a young age, Laverne Clark felt her body slowly deteriorate as she got older. A life-saving heart transplant was her only chance to live a full life.
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Bob Simpers received a second chance at life via a life-saving liver transplant just in time to make it home for Christmas with his young son.
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As children across the country excitedly anticipate Christmas and send their wish lists to Santa – asking for hover boards and other popular toys – one 10-year-old Lewisburg, PA girl […]
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Betsy Horen shares her story and her experience gearing up for her first Hanukah without her beloved husband, Bob.
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Local kidney recipient, Bernie Readinger relied heavily on his faith to get him through when his health was at its worst.
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“I think it’s important to share my story. People know me in the community, and hearing about me getting my heart and how it saved my life makes them think differently and consider donation.” — Deacon Steven Sabb
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Ed Galarza has been able to do so much since receiving a life-saving liver transplant. He believes using his story to show others that transplantation works can help to save lives!
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Southern New Jersey state troopers accompanied young Josh Fernandez to the hospital when he received the call that a pair of lungs were available for his life-saving transplant.
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Many Delawareans are alive today because of the generosity of others saying ‘yes’ to donation, such as Susan Comegy, a kidney and pancreas recipient.
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