Story Search: Recipient
Abudl-Kareem Salahuddin
September 27, 2021
Man receives life-saving liver transplant and makes a lifelong friend
Alecia McFadden
May 9, 2022
A fierce mother gives birth to 3 healthy miracles after a lifetime of being told she never could
Althea Fogle
February 21, 2023
Philadelphia woman knows both sides of organ and tissue donation
Amanda Demchak
March 24, 2022
Kidney Recipient Able to Pursue Her Dreams After Kidney Transplant
Arlinda Griffith and Mary Smith
January 4, 2021
Two strangers are now best friends thanks to a shared connection.
Billy Welsh and John Gladwell
February 11, 2023
Super Bowl LVII is Sunday, or as Eagles fan Billy Welsh calls it, the battle of the kidneys.
Brian Rath
June 1, 2022
Husband and father of two celebrated his 10-year transplant anniversary by running in this year’s Donor Dash
Brian Reyes
September 26, 2023
Brian Reyes and his family are waiting for a “superhero,” as his toddler needs a multivisceral transplant.
Brian Zionts-Bernstein
January 4, 2021
Diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Brian shares his journey to his double-lung transplant.
Bruce Edwards
November 11, 2021
Cornea Recipient and Donor Father Advocates for Organ Donation Awareness
Bud Mitchell & Rachelle Jeffers
March 29, 2021
Living-donor liver transplant a miracle for recipient.
Celebration of National Donate Life Month
April 14, 2023
Families Impacted by Organ Donation, State Officials and Organ Donation Organizations Celebrate National Donate Life Month.
Celeste Brown
August 18, 2023
Celeste received her life-saving transplant and is now an advocate for the power of organ donation.
Chance Dull
January 21, 2022
Young Man Has a New Appreciation for Life Decade after Liver Transplant
Colleen Higbee
November 2, 2020
7,000 Pennsylvanians are waiting for their second chance at life. Meet one of those patients, Colleen.
Craig Smith
February 5, 2021
Heart transplant recipient helps to raise organ donation awareness.
Curtis Upsher
June 1, 2022
Community leader leaves behind his pioneering legacy through tissue and cornea donation
Daniel Snowden
June 29, 2022
Family man and athlete to compete in the Donate Life Transplant Games thanks to his gift of life
Dannielle Small
March 7, 2023
After seven-year wait for kidney transplant, Dannielle Small builds a full life.
Daymarelys Rodriguez
September 30, 2022
Heart and Liver Recipient Celebrates 2nd Transplant Anniversary
Debra White Roberts
July 13, 2023
A Mother’s Mission in Advocating for Organ Donation in Communities of Color
Dennis and Heather Haley
February 10, 2023
Wife was a match to become husband’s living kidney donor.
Derek Fitzgerald
June 1, 2022
Man becomes first cancer-surviving heart transplant recipient to complete a full Ironman triathlon, thanks to his organ donor
Diana and Mike Natale
March 16, 2023
Kidney transplant recipient keeps it moving at Transplant Games of America.
Diana Bell
March 3, 2022
Mother receives saving kidney transplants and is able to dance with son at his wedding
Diane Anderson
August 7, 2023
These days, Diane Anderson, a double-lung transplant recipient, is on the move.
Donate Life Pennsylvania to Host Fourth Annual PA Donor Day
July 31, 2023
Join us for our fourth-annual PA Donor Day! Let’s unite to support organ and tissue donation, educate, and encourage everyone to register as donors. Together, we can make a difference.
Dr. Herman Jones
May 24, 2021
Waiting for a Kidney Transplant, Patient Urges Others to Give.
Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew
March 3, 2022
Strong Advocate for Minority Populations is Appointed The Health System’s First Chief Clinical Diversity & Inclusion Officer (CCDIO)
Dr. Neal Stansbury
February 22, 2022
Competitive cyclist receives a heart transplant within his last few weeks of life
Dylan Contreras
September 12, 2023
Dylan found new life through photography after battling kidney disease. He now shares his story to inspire organ donation.
Earl Jones
June 15, 2023
Celebrating the #giftoflife as a dad and grandpa, two decades post-heart transplant
Ervin Miller
May 4, 2021
Passionate educator and kidney transplant recipient returns to help local students.
Faith and Julie Kilkeary
February 1, 2021
Born with a severe heart defect, Faith and her mother share her journey to a life-saving heart transplant.
Heather Leverington-Dotterer
October 17, 2022
Mother is given second chance at life with double lung transplant
Jameson McKain
January 21, 2022
Boy receives life-altering heart transplant at 11-months old
Janet Dennis
May 9, 2022
Inspiring athlete and passionate motivational speaker receives a second chance at life after heart transplant
Jeff Kalage
January 9, 2023
Retired NYPD officer receives ‘Easter miracle’ through organ donation
Jennifer Cassidy
May 12, 2023
Former nurse spurred by transplant to a second career of kindness
Jennifer Ovechka
July 10, 2023
From breathlessness to running miles, Jennifer Ovechka’s cystic fibrosis journey shines a light on #ChronicDiseaseDay
Jennifer Rouse
May 18, 2023
National Women’s Health Week Spotlight: Jennifer Rouse Reclaims Health and Vitality After Liver Transplant
Jill Dillman-Stull
May 12, 2023
Nurse’s health scare deepens commitment to encouraging organ and tissue donation
Joanne Crocker
October 12, 2023
Joanne Crocker, with a life-saving liver transplant, now cherishes every moment and vows never to take life for granted.
Joe Mansaray
February 1, 2021
After being diagnosed with a hereditary heart condition that took his mother’s life, Joe shares his story about receiving a heart transplant.
Joey Bongiorno
November 7, 2023
During Eye Donation Month, we commemorate the birthday of Army Veteran Joey Bongiorno, which falls on November 7.
Katherine Strickland and Anna Fischman
May 12, 2023
Celebrating Post-Transplant Motherhood: Katherine and Anna Meet 35 Years After Infant Surgery
Keith Chalmers
October 12, 2023
Keith Chalmers, facing severe lung issues, underwent a life-saving lung transplant and now champions organ donation during Healthy Lung Month.
Kelly Schmitt & Rok Hyon
May 24, 2021
Living Kidney Donor’s Mother Inspired Her to Give the Gift of Life.
Laverne Clark
January 31, 2023
Heart transplant gives Philadelphia woman a second chance at life
Leslie Sorg and Jeffrey Crass
February 8, 2023
A love story born from two heart transplants.
Lukeman Harvey
January 21, 2022
Paired kidney exchange enables a young couple to give and receive the gift of life.
Matt Millen
February 4, 2023
Bucks County Super Bowl champion receives successful heart transplant.
Matthew Keener
October 16, 2023
Lori Keener’s husband, Matthew, gave the greatest gift of all to multiple families for Christmas 2018: the gift of life.
Melvin Protzman
June 15, 2022
Heart Recipient Becomes a Strong Advocate for Organ Donation In Honor of His Donor
Michael Seidick
April 21, 2023
Lehigh Valley man’s life saved twice by organ donors, giving him a legacy of gratitude
Nancy Douglass
May 11, 2022
Dedicated therapist receives life-saving transplant, allowing her to continue helping others
Nancy Kaminski
March 14, 2023
Kidney transplant recipient keeps it moving at Transplant Games of America.
Noelle Ciccone
February 24, 2023
Hockey fan celebrates her 21st birthday all thanks to receiving a donor heart valve at the age of 9.
Pastor Donald Tucker
October 17, 2022
Liver Recipient and Pastor Becomes Strong Advocate For Organ and Tissue Donation
Pennsylvania Organ Donations and Transplants 2022
February 17, 2023
Pennsylvania leads in life-saving organ donations and transplants
Quinn Santini
January 4, 2021
At just 2 weeks old, Quinn was put on the transplant waiting list to receive a new heart.
Quinn Santini
August 1, 2022
Little Girl Now Thriving In Pre-School After Heart Transplant
Rafiah Cheeks
September 1, 2022
Liver Recipient Represents Philadelphia in the Transplant Games
Ramona Howard
February 5, 2021
Philadelphia woman gets her life back after four life-saving organ transplants.
Randolph Rahming
January 21, 2022
Philadelphia Man Lives Healthy Life after Heart Transplant
Rockland Harvey
September 27, 2021
Young boy receives gift of sight through cornea transplant
Ron Gooden
February 7, 2022
Football coach continues his dreams with a second chance at life.
Rosie Vargas
March 29, 2021
Bright light shines on for children’s transplant patient named 2020 CMNH Champion.
Sean and Patrick Boyle
November 28, 2022
Two Pittsburgh natives receive life-changing news that strengthened their brotherly bond to an anatomical one.
Sebastian Foster
October 12, 2023
Sebastian, born with kidney damage, received a life-saving kidney transplant transforming his life.
Second Chance Fundraising
December 21, 2022
Heart transplant recipient champions organ donation, recognizes student advocates.
Ta’Mar Ellensworth
September 30, 2022
Woman Lives Happy and Healthy Life After Double Lung Transplant
Taylor Dyer
April 26, 2023
Young transplant patients score big in sports, shine at 76ers recognition
Vicki Piccotti
January 21, 2022
Woman and her husband each receive life-altering transplants
Vicky Keene
January 4, 2021
Lung recipient Vicky recalls her daily struggles waiting for a transplant and the second chance she was given.
Victor Wilson
February 28, 2023
Airforce veteran volunteers with support group and CORE after heart transplant.
Wayne Meyers
November 2, 2020
Wayne, a heart transplant recipient, and his wife celebrate 16+ years since his gift of life by giving back.
Xyla Blackshear
April 28, 2023
Transplant-listed youngster revels in cooking without being able to eat her creations
Zach Reesey
June 22, 2021
Heart recipient’s family celebrates the gift of life to 4-year-old son.
Zachary Zozula and Jackie Bartlett
January 11, 2021
From friends to sharing an inseparable bond, Zachary and Jackie share their story.
