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Saving Lives. Restoring Health. Giving Hope.

Saving Lives. Restoring Health. Giving Hope.

In 2014, we clarified our mission statement to include something we've been doing for over 30 years: Giving Hope. Please enjoy this brief video the describes the many ways we go about accomplishing our mission.

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Stories of Hope

A Loving Father and Husband, and His Lasting Legacy

In his 70 years of life, Bill Swarm was a beacon of love and generosity. Known for his infectious spirit, he was not only a dedicated husband and father but also left a legacy through his selfless act of organ donation.

Bill's wife, Gerri, describes their 27-year marriage as a partnership filled with joy and mutual respect. “You could describe him as a party waiting to happen,” she said. “He never met a stranger and took an interest in everyone.” As the more reserved one, 

Bill Swarm | Organ Donor
A New Heart and New Beginnings

Joey's journey began with a promising military career. However, in 2019, kidney issues halted his deployment plans. "It had appeared on some blood tests, and I would be unable to deploy with my Marines," Joey recalls. He returned home to monitor his kidney function more closely.

Joey Moughan | Heart Recipient
Father of Four Saved by His Sister Through Paired Living Organ Donation

Marecus Maupin, a 41-year-old armed security guard, husband, and father of four, is not just a kidney recipient; his journey to healing and recovery is exceptional. Living without any kidneys for five years sets his experience apart from others.

Marecus Maupin | Paired Living Organ Donation
Devoted Family Man Saves Life Through Donation
Puerto Rico native Jose Lugo was a hero to his family, and when he passed away in 2017, they were devastated. Thanks to his decision to register as an organ donor, Jose became a hero to another family as well, when he saved a woman’s life through the gift of his liver.
Jose Lugo | Organ donor

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Donation Provides Glimmer of Hope After Devastating Loss
Heart Transplant Gives Mother of Two a New Lease on Life
Double Lung Recipient Runs 5K One Year After Transplant
Military Mindset Helps Woman Navigate Heart Transplant
Gift of Liver Offers New Hope for Avid Outdoorsman
Recipient Takes Every Opportunity to Raise Donor Awareness
College Pastor is Back on the Court After Second ACL Injury
Wife Honors Husband’s Generosity by Saying Yes to Donation
Volunteering helps artist honor her husband’s generosity
April Fool’s Day Call Leads to Successful Kidney Transplant
Against All Odds, Donor’s Kidney a Match for Hometown Friend
Virginia Woman Pays it Forward as Organ Donor
Tissue implant helps Montana woman get back to her mission
Tissue graft aids breast reconstruction for woman at risk
Teen's Generosity Lives on Through the Gift of Donation
Donated Tissue Helps Put Wrestling Coach Back on the Mat
After Giving a Kidney, Richmond Man Prepares to Donate Liver
Boy Who Loved Superheroes Becomes a Real Hero as a Donor
Donation Allows Teen Athlete to Get Back in the Game
Gift of Donor Tissue Saves Virginia Softball Star's Career
Donated Skin Grafts Save Pennsylvania Woman’s Foot
Family Man and Business Mentor Lives on Through Others
Gift of Donation Helps a Builder Get Back to Work
Purple Heart Recipient Leaves Gifts for Others in Need
Tissue Grafts Help Woman Return to Hiking After Serious Injury
Loss of son led to advocacy for mother Kim McMahon
Tissue Donation Puts Emergency Manager Back in Action
Massachusetts Woman Receives Lifesaving Bone Implant
Tissue Donation gives Quality of Life Back to Surgeon
Basketball Fan Rebounds with the Gift of a New Heart
Gift of Donated Tissue Saves Tennis Player's Career
Donor tissue graft helps grandfather regain use of arm
Donated tissue gives grandmother a new lease on life
Boy Becomes a Tissue Donor in One Final Act of Kindness
Heart Transplant Inspires Woman to Pay it Forward
Donated Tendon Puts Dreams Back in Reach for Teen Athlete
Donor Gift Helps Woman Recover From Debilitating Injuries
Busy Mom Can Walk Without Pain Thanks to Donor ACL Graft
Kidney Recipient Meets His Donor’s Mother
Transplant Offers Workout Warrior New Lease on Life
Donor Heart Valve Provides Hope for Newborn
Parents Find Silver Lining in Decision to Donate Son's tissue
A Young Life of Service Culminates in the Ultimate Gift
A Former First Responder Receives the Gift of Life
A Family Man and Avid Tennis Player Learns About the Gift of Tissue Donation
A Father, Husband, and Gentle Giant Gives the Gift of Donation
A Beloved Teen Gives the Gift of Sight
A Family Man Provides Hope Through Donation of His Kidneys
Teenage Sports Star Receives Cartilage Grafts and New Hope
One Last Act of Positivity Includes Donation
A Living Donor Helps His Cousin With Kidney Donation
A Teenage Athlete Helps Many with His Gift of Donation
Gift of Tissue Donation Helps Mason General Hospital Nurse Overcome Long-Term Knee Injury and Get Back to Active Lifestyle
A Nurse Experiences, Firsthand, the Impact of Tissue Donation
A Donor With a Loving Spirit Helps Others Through Donation
A Star Wars Enthusiast Provided 129 Gifts of Donation
A Hiker Walks Down the Aisle at Her Wedding Because of A Donor's Gift
Back to Enjoying the Great Outdoors Because of the Gift of Donation
A Firefighter Whose Last Act Was the Gift of Donation
A Surgical Nurse Experiences the Firsthand Impact of Tissue Donation
A High School Athlete is Able to Play Sports Again
After Eight Years on the National List, Wallace Received a Kidney
Honoring Her Donor's Gift Every Day
He was a Giver Who Enjoyed Life to the Fullest
Living the Best Life in Honor of Donor's Legacy
Chip Was Always A Person Who Gave Back to Others
His Desire to Donate Enhanced 26 Lives
Honoring Her Husband's Wishes to Donate Helped So Many Patients In Need
Donation Saved Jeff and Will Allow Him to Continue to Save Others
Ron Knew That He Wanted to be a Donor Before He Became Ill
Even With Illness and Medications, Tony was Still Able to Help Through Donation
Something Good After a Tragedy
A Family Honors Their Daughter's Wishes to Help Others Through Donation
An Extraordinary Example of How Impactful Each Donor Can Truly Be
Back on a Bike Because of a Donor's Gift
A Gift Which Helped the Recipient Care for Others
TJ's Gifts Touched the Lives of 35 People
An Athlete's Gift to Help Others
Rowan's Story
A Mother's Story of Hope
Living the Life She Always Dreamed About
A Lasting Legacy
A Restorative Gift
Giving Hope with Healing
A Meeting to Remember
A Very Special Meeting

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