Pastor Johnny Edler from Marion First Church of the Nazarene has always been an athlete. Last year, he decided to take on a new challenge: running with purpose.
“I really had never done anything running-wise,” said Pastor Johnny, “So I joined a running club and started running races for various causes.” Read More »
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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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by Jim Eckard, liver recipient
My journey to transplantation begins 10 years ago, when I visited my gastroenterologist. It was then that I learned I had a form of hepatitis that would eventually compromise my liver function. Read More »
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By Mary Bosart, liver recipient
My story started when I was only 11 years old. I went into the doctor for a checkup and I learned I had cirrhosis, meaning there was scarring in my liver and it wasn’t able to function properly. I immediately had to start taking medication to try to manage the issue. Read More »
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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 »
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My Story
By Dave Converse What makes my story different from others is that it is being written 11 years after my transplant. Why you ask? Not sure really… I just felt it was time.
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