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Stories of Life and Legacy

Brent

My twin sister needed a kidney. I went into protective mode and thought about how I could better her situation.

Brent Living kidney donor
Cynthia

My father left a legacy that would allow someone else to continue life. It was an act of service our family could be proud of.

Cynthia Donor family member
Deborah

There are too many of us dying while waiting for a lifesaving transplant. The NPHC organizations are here to help change that.

Deborah Kidney recipient
Jabber

It came to a point where there was nothing the doctors could do. My transplant is one of the best things to happen to me.

Jabbar Heart recipient
Kenneth

My blood pressure was 220 over 200. I was immediately sent to the hospital and put on dialysis.

Kenneth Kidney recipient
Tashaya

I wasn't nervous at all. There was no thought at all. I'm glad I could help--that's my mom.

Tashaya Living kidney donor
Marshall

I thought I was going to die. I'd Like to tell my organ donor I'm not taking my second chance at life for granted.

Marshall Kidney recipient
Rhonda

20 people die everyday waiting and on February 25, 2010, my husband was one of those 20 people.

Rhonda Loved one died waiting

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Cynthia Donor family member
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