Blog Category: Transplant Recipients
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A poem in honor of donors and donor families
Heart recipient Jim Swenson, from Willmar, MN, shared this beautiful poem that he wrote shortly after his transplant in 2004 to recognize donors and donor families for the selfless gift of donation. As he shared, “It’s just my way of trying to put into words how I feel.” The unexpected knock, the unexpected call. [...]
I am hope: David’s story
“To get up each day and be able to see the vivid colors and all the things going on around us is a gift so easily taken for granted. I am blessed to have had that gift returned to me.” David is a wood turner who creates beautiful vases, bowls, and toys. Most of the [...]
I am hope: Joanie’s story
Joanie is hope for the more than 113,000 men, women and children in the United States waiting for a transplant. In the summer of 2010, she received a pancreas transplant that transformed her life. An insulin-dependent diabetic for 19 years, Joanie suffered from low blood sugar that she could not control. Since her transplant nearly [...]
I am hope: Austin’s Story
Last night KSTP reporter Naomi Pescovitz brought us the story of Austin, today’s feature in our “I am hope” campaign. Austin grew very sick very quickly and was in desperate need of a liver transplant. His father was a match and was ready to donate a portion of his liver to his son, when the [...]
I am hope: Kailee’s Story
“I like to sing, dance, and play basketball and volleyball, and I’m thinking about a career as an eye doctor.” Kailee was not yet two when a Christmas tree needle pierced her right eye. The pine needle had to be surgically removed, and Kailee’s eye became infected. Despite constant monitoring and numerous eye drops, her [...]
“Transplant: A Gift for Life”
Tune into Twin Cities Public Television (tpt channel 2) tonight at 9:00 pm to see the premiere of the locally produced documentary Transplant: A Gift for Life. This one-hour documentary is a co-production of tpt National Productions and Minneapolis filmmaker Dennis Mahoney and showcases the miraculous recoveries after transplant made by recipients which is possible [...]
The Power of Two at the Fargo Film Festival
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending The Power of Two at the Fargo Film Festival in Fargo, ND. The Power of Two is an extraodinary documentary telling the story of twin sisters who received the life-saving gifts of lung transplants. In graciously sharing their personal journey and triumph, Ana and Isa show us what [...]
From one veteran to another
In honor of Veterans Day on Friday, I’d like to share a beautiful tribute that heart recipient Bill Carlson sent to his donor’s family. Bill is a veteran of the Vietnam war and his donor was a veteran of the Iraq war. Bill and his family lovingly sent this flag to his donor family, along [...]
Green Wristbands
Here’s a poignant story about green wristbands and the power of our volunteers sharing their stories with their friends, loved ones and communities. This comes to us from heart recipient Bill Carlson: A few months ago I decided to stop and visit a friend I’ve known for a long time. When I got there the [...]
Donate Life Art Car
LifeSource volunteer and heart recipient Vicki Peterson of Bloomington had an opportunity to drive home the message of donation and transplantation, literally, so she grabbed the wheel and made it happen. A few months ago Vicki contacted us at LifeSource and asked if we could help with a project. She had volunteered for a program [...]
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