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Still Smiling, Thanks to My Donor

By Terri Louder, tissue recipient

I’ve always taken good care of my teeth, went to the dentist regularly and never had any major issues.  Over the years, I started experiencing painful sensitivity and my dentist told me my gums were receding.  Receding gums not only cause discomfort, but can lead to tooth root decay.  I was told I would need a gum graft. Read More »

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Tuesday’s Tale – A New Purpose

By Sara Brown, Donor Family

I never thought my dad’s death would influence the career path I took in college, the opportunities I received and ultimately where I would end up working.  Thanks to my dad, five people received the “Gift of Life” – and I ended up with a purpose.  Read More »

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The Gift of Parenthood

By Ron Packard, Jr., liver transplant recipient

On July 31, 1993 my wife and I exchanged wedding vows and began our life together, a life in which we wanted to have children, to own a home and to live happily ever after. However, soon after our marriage my health began to deteriorate, and all those dreams were put on hold. Read More »

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