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 […]
Other Categories: Transplant Waiting List, Volunteer
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.
Other Categories: Donors and Families, Faith-Based Communities, Gift of Life Howie's House, Special Events, Volunteer
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.
Other Categories: Donors and Families, Special Events, Volunteer
Family Support Services Counselor, Carla Levins, offers guidance into identifying child grief responses.
Other Categories: Donors and Families
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
Other Categories: Multicultural Stories, Special Events, Transplant Stories, Volunteer
Archbald, PA resident, Marcia Rudat, understands organ donation and transplantation. She is both the wife of a donor and the mother of an organ transplant recipient.
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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!
Other Categories: Gift of Life Howie's House, Multicultural Stories, Transplant Stories, Volunteer