Ryan Shaw was able to save four lives as an organ donor when he passed. His family and friends remember Ryan and his gifts of life at the annual Donor Dash.
Other Categories: Donors and Families, Gift of Life Stories, Special Events, Volunteer
People say that it’s the thought that counts the most when giving a gift. For one Newtown, PA man, Garren Nowicki, he gave a gift to family friend, Marco Ginefra, that was not only thoughtful – it was heroic.
Other Categories: Gift of Life Stories, Living Donation, Special Events, Transplant Stories
Since Joe’s transplant, Team Skysoldier has rallied friends and family together for this run and walk, and to raise thousands of dollars for organ donation education.
Other Categories: Gift of Life Stories, Multicultural Stories, Special Events, Transplant Stories, Volunteer
After serving as Sergeant 1st Class in the Army for 20 years, Mel Talmadge had no idea he would spend nearly a decade of his life fighting for his life in the battle against kidney failure.
Other Categories: Gift of Life Stories, Special Events, Transplant Stories, Volunteer
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, Gift of Life Stories, Special Events, Volunteer
Betsy Horen shares her story and her experience gearing up for her first Hanukah without her beloved husband, Bob.
Other Categories: Donors and Families, Faith-Based Communities, Gift of Life Stories, Special Events, Transplant Stories, Volunteer
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, Gift of Life Stories, Special Events, Volunteer
Local kidney recipient, Bernie Readinger relied heavily on his faith to get him through when his health was at its worst.
Other Categories: Faith-Based Communities, Gift of Life Stories, Special Events, Transplant Stories, Volunteer
“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: Gift of Life Stories, 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.
Other Categories: Donors and Families, Faith-Based Communities, Gift of Life Stories, Special Events, Volunteer