Stories of Hope

Blake Bargatze

Transplant Recipient - Organ

Just Breathe

I was 24 years old when I contracted COVID-19. I became critically ill 2 weeks before I could receive my first...

Daronta Briggs

Transplant Recipient - Organ
Donation Supporter

My Story of Hope

Before his transplant in 2012, Daronta was receiving dialysis treatments three times a week for four long years. “I...

Tammy Kennedy

Recipient Family or Friend
Transplant Recipient - Organ

My husband

My husband had a massive heart attack which killed his heart in April. We had several surgeries and machines and on...

Marty Maren

Transplant Recipient - Organ

"Organ Donation Saved My Life"

"Second Chances"

My personal life was pretty normal. I'm married, I have a career and outside interests and I'm...

Ralph Davis

Transplant Recipient - Organ

#In1Word: Transformational

Organ donation is transformational for both the donor families and the recipient. The act of donation can help transform...

Reggie Robinson

Transplant Recipient - Organ

My story of Hope

On a beautiful autumn afternoon at Patuxent Branch Trail in Columbia, Md, Reggie Robinson recalls the first time he...

Jamie Klein & James Dubendorf

Transplant Recipient - Organ
Living Donor

My story of Hope

Jamie and James were married on March 27^th, 2010. On May 11^th, 2012, Jamie received the kidney she had waited for since...

Phyllis Grumbine

Transplant Recipient - Organ
Living Donor

My story of Hope

“Can I tell you one thing about my grandmother?” Phyllis’s 12 year old grandson Sam asks, standing in the tire park at...