Jason

In 2009, Jason’s life took a dramatic turn. Once healthy and active, he found himself fighting for survival in just one month. What started as mild cold symptoms quickly worsened. After seeking medical attention, Jason was diagnosed with a rare strain of pneumonia. Within four weeks, his condition deteriorated further, leading to congestive heart failure—a […]

Julia

Julia, a heart recipient from Thornton, Colo., embodies the transformative power of donor recipient stories. Thanks to the selfless decisions of two heart donors, she lives a life filled with purpose and possibility. Born with dilated cardiomyopathy, Julia faced immense challenges from an early age. Her first heart transplant in 2008 gave her the chance […]

Anna

Anna of Littleton, Colo., carries her husband Mike’s legacy of selflessness and love in her heart every day. Their story is one of faith, family, and the lasting impact of organ and tissue donation. Mike was a registered organ, eye, and tissue donor whose generous spirit continues to inspire others in their community. Anna met […]

Phil

Phil of Denver knows the profound uncertainty of waiting for a lifesaving transplant. His journey began when he faced the sudden and devastating onset of liver and kidney failure, a shocking reality that thrust him onto the transplant waitlist. But throughout the darkest moments, his Catholic faith became a wellspring of strength, offering him peace […]

Adilem

Adilem, from Colorado Springs, received a life-saving liver transplant when she was just six months old. Although she was born seemingly healthy, by two months old, her skin began to turn a deep yellow. After a liver biopsy and further tests doctors discovered her liver was failing. Despite undergoing a procedure called the Kasai surgery, […]

Tony

Organ donation stories weave us together across the country. Tony of Parker, Colo., never would have imagined sharing such a special bond with a woman named Robin who lives in Texas.  When Tony was 25-years-old he had his first heart attack. Then he suffered another one when he was 30. In 2020, Tony was added […]

Lella

Some donor recipient stories start at childhood. At only 2 months old, Lella, of Delta, Colo. suffered from a rare liver condition and was added to the organ transplant waitlist. Five months later, a family’s decision during a dark moment provided Lella with a bright future. She received a lifesaving and healing gift – a […]

Jeremy

Real life organ donor stories are around every corner of our community. Every day feels like a gift for Jeremy, of Pueblo, Colo. After being added to the transplant waitlist for a liver in February 2018, Jeremy found himself awaiting that lifesaving gift in an ICU. “It’s like life flashing before your eyes,” he explains. […]