In a few days, Pat Khumprakob will celebrate his first Father’s Day.  This exciting rite of passage is made even more special to Pat and his family, because a transplant - a gift from a hero - made it possible. Read More »

By admin on 6/17/11, In News, Tags Cherie Khumprakob, children after transplant, father's day, kidney transplant, Pat Khumprakob

My journey to a kidney transplant was unexpected.  As a nurse and a mother I am used to taking care of others and never anticipated that a routine physical would lead to a life-threatening discovery.  In 2005 my doctor referred me to a nephrologist, a kidney specialist, after my blood work indicated abnormalities.  I learned that my kidneys were only operating at 25 percent capacity and that a transplant was in my future. Read More »

By admin on 11/23/10, In Organ & Tissue Recipients, Personal Stories, Tags Judy Jackson, kidney transplant, organ donor

by James Sims II (kidney recipient)

I joined the Ohio National Guard back in the early 90s because my dad was in the military and growing up it was always something I wanted to do. After graduating from Officer Basic School, I applied to pilot training and soon learned the serious nature of a pending illness. A standard physical revealed that I had unusually high blood pressure and my plans quickly changed. Further tests revealed that my kidney function was deteriorating and, eventually, I would need a transplant. Read More »

By admin on 9/16/10, In Live on. Ride on., Tags james sims, kidney transplant, Live on. Ride on.

In 2007, Neal Kothe was listed for a kidney transplant. He spent 105 days in the hospital that year, battling the effects of kidney disease, which took a toll on him and his family. Read More »

By admin on 6/25/10, In Uncategorized, Tags Dash for Donation, father's day, kidney transplant, living kidney donation