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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Waiting is never an easy thing to do, especially when it comes to waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Patience is a virtue that 28-year-old Philadelphia native, Aniysha Trice, has […]
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Domenique Transue and her two young sons remember their beloved husband/father around the holidays. He gave the gift of life in his passing.
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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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The holidays are a time to be grateful for our blessings in life – like the gift of good health. South Philadelphia native, Mike Farulo, understands how difficult it is […]
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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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Inspired by her brother’s selfless choice to register as an organ donor and give the gift of life in his passing, Rosie now gives back in her own way by volunteering for Gift of Life Howie’s House.
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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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The Sweitzer Family of York, PA lost their beloved son Zac in 2008. Since his passing, the Sweitzer family has celebrated Zac’s choice to save lives as a registered organ donor by hosting an annual blood drive.
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Family Support Services Counselor, Carla Levins, offers guidance into identifying child grief responses.
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