By Bernardo Añor, tissue recipient (leer en español)
Growing up in Venezuela, I played soccer all my life. I never imagined that my dream of playing professionally might not come true.
During the seventh match of my sophomore season at the University of South Florida, I was kicked from behind. It was the most painful experience of my life and I thought my career was over. When I learned that I had torn my ACL, I was devastated. Read More »
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By Joseph Gbonoi
On April 7, 2003, just a few days after getting married, I was in a car accident in Columbus. I was sitting at a red light when a huge truck ran through the traffic light and crashed into five different cars, including mine.
I was sent home from the emergency room with pain pills and thought I would be okay. Even after physical therapy and treatment for my injuries, I still felt weak and by October I was admitted to the hospital where learned I was in acute liver failure. Read More »
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By Rhonda Knott
“What kind of disability insurance do you have?” That was one of the scariest questions I have ever been asked. I was 36, a full-time registered nurse, divorced mother of two and I was experiencing severe visual problems. My doctor thought I might have to quit my job and go on disability – I said to him, “We cannot have this conversation, we just can’t.”
My vision problems started in 1994. I was originally diagnosed with a corneal abrasion in my right eye. Months went by and I continued to have problems. I was in so much pain that my eyelid would close and I could not make it open, especially in bright lights. I was very scared by what was happening to me. Read More »
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By Deyra Rodriguez (leer en español)
When I was nine years old, I developed Type 1 diabetes. I dealt with the condition all my life and began experiencing kidney problems when I was in my 20s. After becoming pregnant in 1995, my kidneys failed.
Doctors tried to treat my condition with diet and medication but as a young professional trying to pursue a PhD and balance my family life, I began to suffer. I always felt tired and my lack of energy became a way of life – I started to think that it was my new “normal.” Read More »
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by Carmichael Snider (Liver recipient) Thursday, June 23, 2005, I woke up with what I thought to be the stomach flu. My mom took me to the doctor and it was determined that I had the stomach flu and it had to run its course.
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