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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I recently attended the American Association of Tissue Banks mid-year meeting last week in Austin, Texas. While at the conference, I had the opportunity to hear the story of Mr. Michael Lammey, a retired Navy Boiler Technician. Read More »
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Margot Miller: Tissue Recipient
The most precious gifts I have ever received are my five beautiful children: Kyle, Ethan, twins – Lindy and Paige, and Erin. I love being there for them and being active in their lives every day. Shortly after the birth of my daughter Erin, my ability to be a mother was hindered. Read More »
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By April Caudill, tissue recipient
My name is April Caudill and since 1998 I have worked for Lifeline of Ohio in tissue recovery, personally facilitating the gifts of tissue shared by hundreds of individual donors.
Today, I am Lifeline of Ohio’s manager for tissue recovery and perfusion services; but I am also a wife and a mother – therefore a cook, and a maid – and I am a part-time college student. My life is full and fulfilling.
In December 2009, I took on another role I never imagined for myself: I became a tissue recipient. Read More »
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By Rhonda Knott
“What kind of disability insurance do you have?” That was one of the scariest questions I have ever been asked. I was 36, a full-time registered nurse, divorced mother of two and I was experiencing severe visual problems. My doctor thought I might have to quit my job and go on disability – I said to him, “We cannot have this conversation, we just can’t.”
My vision problems started in 1994. I was originally diagnosed with a corneal abrasion in my right eye. Months went by and I continued to have problems. I was in so much pain that my eyelid would close and I could not make it open, especially in bright lights. I was very scared by what was happening to me. Read More »
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Returning to the Game I Love
by Mike (Tissue Recipient) Even though many of the individuals who benefitted from my donor’s tissue will never know the origin of their healing gift, a rare twist of fate has given me the comfort and knowledge of knowing first-hand that my donor was a true hero. I know that because my donor was my [...]
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