By Morgan Mathews, liver recipient
My parents knew from the time I was an infant that I would need a transplant. I was born in 1981 with a rare genetic disorder that affected my liver. This was a time before transplantation was common, and my parents did everything they could to keep me healthy Read More »
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On Christmas Day in 1998, Joey Johnson, gave the ultimate gift. He saved five lives after he died suddenly at the age of 19.
“Christmas Day is usually a time of joy and celebration for our family,” said Bernetta Calloway, Joey’s mother. “But that day brought more sorrow than we ever experienced.” Read More »
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Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Born and raised in Columbus, I love Buckeye football! It also means apple pie, pumpkins, cooler weather and back to school time. I must admit, as a teenager, the thought of returning to school was anything but exciting. Why would I want to stop going to the pool to go to math class? (My dad never did come up with a good answer to this question.) However, now that I am in front of the classroom talking with students about organ, tissue and eye donation I love the school year! Read More »
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Joshua, Our Precious Baby Boy
by Amy Sayers, Josh’s Mom (Son, Josh, died waiting for a liver and intestine transplant) Our precious baby boy, Joshua Scott Sayers. September 2, 2000 – November 16, 2001. Never be another you! Doubly blessed September 2, 2000. Josh and Josiah were born 31 weeks gestation. Josh was 3lbs 5ozs, and Josiah was 2lbs 9ozs. [...]
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