Author: Nicole Montecalvo
2021 PA Donor Day
December 9, 2020
Pennsylvania’s second annual PA Donor Day encourages Pennsylvanians to register as organ and tissue donors.
Anna Oldham
February 5, 2021
Through donation, a mother remembers her son for his selfless legacy.
Arlinda Griffith and Mary Smith
January 4, 2021
Two strangers are now best friends thanks to a shared connection.
Austin Flores
November 2, 2020
Austin Flores continued his legacy of compassion and helping others when he became a tissue donor.
Brenda Tate
February 1, 2021
To save the life of her brother, Brenda started a kidney chain that included eight donors and eight lives saved.
Brian Zionts-Bernstein
January 4, 2021
Diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Brian shares his journey to his double-lung transplant.
Bud Mitchell & Rachelle Jeffers
March 29, 2021
Living-donor liver transplant a miracle for recipient.
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.
Donate Life PA Launches New Unifying Campaign to Promote Organ Donation Registration
February 5, 2019
Donate Life Pennsylvania today launched a new campaign that highlights everyday differences, preferences and lifestyle choices as a way to unify Pennsylvanians in support of organ donation registration. “The Commonwealth is a diverse state, with urban, suburban and rural communities, and despite that diversity, as Pennsylvanians, we all share common values,” said Susan Stuart, President […]
Donate Life Pennsylvania to Hold First-Ever PA Donor Day
December 23, 2019
Harrisburg, Pa., (Dec. 10, 2019) – Every 10 minutes someone in Pennsylvania is told they need a life-saving transplant. With more than 7,500 patients currently on the transplant waiting list, the need for more registered organ and tissue donors is a public health crisis. To educate and unite Pennsylvanians around the solution, Donate Life Pennsylvania […]
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.
Jackie Kelble
February 24, 2021
Mother of two finds comfort in husband’s life-saving legacy.
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.
Lukeman Harvey
November 2, 2020
Paired kidney exchange enables a young couple to give and receive the gift of life.
Quinn Santini
January 4, 2021
At just 2 weeks old, Quinn was put on the transplant waiting list to receive a new heart.
Ramona Howard
February 5, 2021
Philadelphia woman gets her life back after four life-saving organ transplants.
Rosie Vargas
March 29, 2021
Bright light shines on for children’s transplant patient named 2020 CMNH Champion.
Vicky Keene
January 4, 2021
Lung recipient Vicky recalls her daily struggles waiting for a transplant and the second chance she was given.
Wayne Meyers
November 2, 2020
Wayne, a heart transplant recipient, and his wife celebrate 16+ years since his gift of life by giving back.
Zachary Zozula and Jackie Bartlett
January 11, 2021
From friends to sharing an inseparable bond, Zachary and Jackie share their story.
