Stories of Hope

Jess's Story

After a lung transplant, Jess has had nine years of a normal life in which she breathes in love, and breathes out gratitude.

Ryan's Story

Ryan received a liver transplant that changed his life and allowed him to enjoy simple things many take for granted.

Johnathan's Story

Johnathan Nauta, a veteran from Fayetteville, NC, received the first abdominal wall transplant in North Carolina thanks to a generous donor, donor family, and an amazing team at Duke Health.

Mandy's Story

Dog Days of Summer Featured Story: Meet Mandy and her pup Trout. Mandy is a two-time liver recipient grateful for her donors' gifts and her pup's love. 

Maureen's Story

An extremely thankful heart transplant recipient, Maureen and her husband created a scholarship at East Carolina University in honor of her donor.

Sarah's Story

Sarah's father has continued to help and heal others even after he left the physical world.

Gerri's Story

Even in death, Gerri's brother showed his willingness to think of others and help in any way that he could.

Warren’s Story

Warren wishes he could be a more active participant in life. Unfortunately, serious health issues have left Warren sitting on the sidelines and today, a lifesaving heart transplant from a generous donor is his only hope.

Will's Story

Will received the transplant he so desperately needed and is now committed to making the most of each and every day.

Carmen's Story

Carmen's bright smile is there today because she sees life much more clearly than she did several years ago, before a corneal transplant changed her life.

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Each year, we honor, celebrate, and recognize donor families and their loved ones at our Celebration of Life ceremonies.

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