Stories of Hope

Mary Stricklin

Transplant Recipient - Organ

Unknown hero

On July 12, 2016, my life changed forever. I got the call that after being on dialysis for two years I was a back up for...

Raymond Twyman

Transplant Recipient - Organ

Many thanks

To my donor family,

First I would like to offer my sincerest condolences over the passing of your loved one. But, know...

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...