Stories About Living History Makers
The campaign has evolved since its 1995 launch and now features real Pennsylvanians – ordinary people who made a life-affirming decision to give the gift of life, and recipients who are grateful that a donor made that choice. We invite you to read both the donor and recipient stories and share your personal experience with organ and tissue donation.
Read the stories of organ and tissue donors and transplant recipients from across the state of Pennsylvania.
Diane Royster, Recipient
Diane shares her story of being one of the first liver transparent recipients in Pittsburgh.
Diane shares her story of being one of the first liver transparent recipients in Pittsburgh.
Kimberly Hill, Recipient
Kimberly received a kidney transplant and went on to become a champion athlete at the U.S. and World Transplant Games.
Kimberly received a kidney transplant and went on to become a champion athlete at the U.S. and World Transplant Games.
Lee Downing, Recipient
Lee received a new liver and learned to live his life by a new rule: “Pay It Forward”.
Lee received a new liver and learned to live his life by a new rule: “Pay It Forward”.
Michelle Smith, Donor
Michelle donated a kidney to her older brother, a Vietnam War veteran, and developed a strong bond with him as a result.
Michelle donated a kidney to her older brother, a Vietnam War veteran, and developed a strong bond with him as a result.
Reverend Paul Johnson, Recipient
Rev. Johnson received a kidney in 1984, and again in 2003, this time from a living donor - his niece.
Rev. Johnson received a kidney in 1984, and again in 2003, this time from a living donor - his niece.
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., Donor
In the midst of his many endeavors, Councilman Jones donated a kidney to his brother.
In the midst of his many endeavors, Councilman Jones donated a kidney to his brother.
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