Donation Stories
One act of generosity becomes a lifetime of impact.
35 Day Challenge Honors Richmond Donor
Andrew Luna was an advocate for organ donation even before he died. In life, he experienced firsthand how an organ transplant impacts a family. Upon his death, he gave his own organs. And now, six months after his death, his friends are signing up organ donors in his name to commemorate what would have been…
Read More about 35 Day Challenge Honors Richmond DonorMiracle Milestone: Gloucester 5-year-old graduates with a ‘special heart’
Preschool graduation is always a milestone, but for Brody Martin, it’s also a miracle. The 5-year-old almost didn’t live to see his first birthday but thanks to an angel and a heart transplant, he is now experiencing childhood like every other kid in his class. “He just turned blue,” Lauren said. “He was airlifted out…
Read More about Miracle Milestone: Gloucester 5-year-old graduates with a ‘special heart’Inspired by son’s transplant, Richmond mom signs up as anonymous living donor
& Ashleigh Jordan / Living Donor
After her son’s heart transplant, Ashleigh Jordan wanted to do something to honor his donor and the thousands of other strangers who give the gift of life. After some thought, she decided to give the gift herself, signing up to become a living kidney donor. “I thought about releasing balloons or doing a fundraiser but…
Read More about Inspired by son’s transplant, Richmond mom signs up as anonymous living donorI love you with all my liver
At 18, Rutger Scott is a budding filmmaker and actor who just graduated from Kettle Run High School in Warrenton and is headed to New York University to study acting. He’s on the precipice of a new chapter of his life; one where he’ll start becoming the man and the artist he wants to be.…
Read More about I love you with all my liverVirginia Beach daughter gives dad gift of life
& Kaleigh Hennig / Living Donor
Kaleigh Hennig had to wait four years to save her dad’s life. After she finally was allowed to give him a kidney, she got a scar, a healthy father, a new friend, a new job and a fiance. It started suddenly in 2012 when Kaleigh was 18. She had just finished high school and was…
Read More about Virginia Beach daughter gives dad gift of lifeChecking your status could change 75 lives
Did you know organ, eye and tissue donation can save 8 people, and improve life for 75 more? Check your status right now, and sign up to help others have longer, stronger lives.