by Cindy Kuba, Betsy’s Mom (Donor Family)

We would like to tell you about our daughter, Elizabeth. We always called her Betsy. She passed away on April 29, 2004 from a brain aneurysm. Read More »

By admin on 12/7/10, In Donor Families, Personal Stories

By Kathy Harrington, Lindsay’s Mom (Donor Family)

On Friday, September 13, 2002, my life became forever changed. My beautiful daughter, Lindsay Alyce Jones, died of a brain aneurysm.

Lindsay went to school that day and decided to go work out with her best friend Morgan. She suddenly experienced an excruciating headache, said she did not feel well, and collapsed. I was called immediately and was at our health club within minutes. Read More »

By admin on 10/19/10, In Donor Families, Our Connections, Personal Stories

By Robin Buskirk (Donor Mother)

It is every parent’s worst nightmare. Seeing two State Highway Patrolmen standing on our front porch at 4 a.m., informing us that our daughter, Katie Lynn, had been involved in an automobile accident.

On June 29, 2005, Katie Lynn became an organ and tissue donor. She was able to give the Gift of Life. Read More »

By admin on 8/10/10, In Donor Families, Personal Stories, Tags Katie Buskrik

Marsha Burleson, Donor Mother

Being a mother is an experience that, at times, be difficult to put into words. A mother hopes, dreams, hurts and celebrates, all for the love of a child. Even though I don’t get to see my daughter every day, I know she is with me. Read More »

By admin on 8/3/10, In Donor Families, Personal Stories, Tags Kasey Burleson, Marsha Burleson, organ donor

by Bob Frederick, Billy’s Dad (Donor Father)

“Never say never.” As a parent, you often encourage your children to avoid saying “never.” You want them to chase their dreams, to believe anything is possible, and to have the courage to overcome whatever obstacles they may face. But last May, my 20-year-old son, Billy, died in a car accident and “never” took on an entirely new meaning for our family. Read More »

By admin on 7/6/10, In Donor Families, Personal Stories

By Suzy Crossin, liver recipient and donor wife

For some, a journey starts with a single step. For me, it started with a sentence, “I’m sorry Suzy, you have Hepatitis C and your liver is failing.” My first thought when I heard this was “How? Why me?” That one instance, that one fleeting conversation, forever changed my life. It hasn’t been the easiest journey but I have made it this far. And my story will live on because of it. Read More »

By admin on 5/18/10, In Donor Families, Organ & Tissue Recipients, Uncategorized, Tags donor wife, liver transplant, Sheriff, Suzy Crossin, tissue donation

By Mike and Sue Murphy

We welcomed Jason to the world on February 26, 1984.  He was 10 weeks early and thanks to the good people at Nationwide Children’s Hospital he recovered from his early health challenges and grew into a curious, energetic little boy.  Read More »

By admin on 3/26/10, In Donor Families, Personal Stories

By Wilbur Crawley (Donor Family)

My wife, Phyllis, and I have had many days where organ & tissue donation has been the topic of our conversations. Some of those days have been good days, and some have been very difficult days. Read More »

By admin on 3/17/10, In Donor Families, Personal Stories

By Gary Balser (Donor Family)

In January of 2000, my vibrant, blonde, fun-loving 11-year-old daughter was admitted to Children’s Hospital. Doctors were puzzled, and had a very hard time diagnosing her illness. She took everything so valiantly, and never ever complained, she just would ask “how long would it take?” Read More »

By admin on 3/15/10, In Donor Families, Personal Stories