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Navy Veteran Gives the Ultimate Gift
Captain Terry D. Mosher spent his life serving his country so it made perfect sense that he would also register to help others by giving the gift of life and sight. He began his Naval career at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated in 1984. He had Command of USS Mahan DDG 72 Arleigh…
Read More about Navy Veteran Gives the Ultimate GiftGraduate gets a second chance to follow his dreams after liver transplant
Evan Ware began his weekend as a normal medical college student looking forward to dinner and drinks with friends after finishing some school exams. But before Sunday’s end, Evan learned that he may need a liver transplant to survive after waking up Saturday not feeling well. “I just woke up and was nauseated and vomiting…
Read More about Graduate gets a second chance to follow his dreams after liver transplantNorfolk Academy alum remembered for service and laughter
Kyle Hutchins was only 22 when he died but the outgoing young man had already inspired all who knew him– starting from the time he was a small child and continuing on even beyond his death. “He was a lively, outgoing, personable and compassionate kid and he was always like that,” said his father, Tom.…
Read More about Norfolk Academy alum remembered for service and laughterCollege Friends Share a Liver, Return to US Transplant Games of America
& Patrick Kacani / Living Donor
Matt and Patrick were college friends. They shared a soccer team, a fraternity and a room. Now, they also share a liver. “About six years ago, I opened an email and it was a friend saying ‘Hey, did you hear about Matt?’” said Patrick Kacani. “I read back through the email chain and saw he…
Read More about College Friends Share a Liver, Return to US Transplant Games of AmericaI 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 liverChecking 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.