Lifeline Blog
Real stories about what is possible when you #SayYES.
Malkia White needs a kidney transplant to save her life. In November 2017, she learned she was in renal failure after having chronic kidney disease most of her life. When she was a child, Malkia was diagnosed with Berger’s Disease, a condition that damages the glomeruli inside your kidneys. “I want to live to spend…
Read More about Alexandria woman uses social media to find living donor“The journey really took off after the transplant,” shares Dr. Patrick Gee. “Everything I went through with this transplant. Everything that I went through while I was on peritoneal dialysis. Everything that I went through with being hard-headed and not wanting to take care of myself led to divine intervention.” In 2003, Patrick was diagnosed…
Read More about Minister grateful for his second chance at lifeDonate Life Virginia Member is Second Living HIV-positive Donor in Nation
Read More about Providing Hope One Transplant at a TimeDenis Popp will tell you it was his faith and bright outlook that helped him get through the dark days. But he will also tell you the unwavering support of a stranger made a remarkable difference.
Read More about An Unexpected FriendshipZachary Kelly had the biggest heart and was the type of person who would give you his last $5, so it was no surprise to his family and friends that he would also want to be an organ donor.
Read More about Son remembered for his selfless heartChecking your status could change 75 lives
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