Category Archives: Inspirational Stories

The Van Asperen family’s story

Cady’s story

Andy’s Story

Nebraska Hospitals and Government Agencies Honor Organ and Tissue Donors by Flying Donate Life Flags

Rhonda’s Story

Heart Strings

Sybil Jackson has a big heart.  “What keeps me going is the fact that, at the end of the day, I have made a difference in another individual’s life,” says Jackson, 35, a one-time manager for a group home for … Continue reading →

Late NFL player helps others live on

Also, if you missed it on Thanksgiving Day, be sure to check out the CBS NFL Today story on former Begals wide receiver Chris Henry, who became an organ donor after a fatal car accident: http://www.cbs.com/sports/video/?vs=NFL

Girl undergoes two 4-organ transplants

http://www.ketv.com/station/25926660/detail.html?taf=oma

2010 U.S. Transplant Games

The Games were held in Madison, Wisconsin in July. Every two years, state teams of organ transplant recipients from all over the country compete in olympic-style games, including track and field events, golf, swimming, bicycling, basketball, bowling and many other sports. … Continue reading →

The Westman Family Story, times 3

Editor’s Note: Caring for a child who has received an organ transplant is both a tremendous challenge and a tremendous blessing. The Westman family has faced these experiences tenfold, since they have adopted or fostered 10 transplant children! Here are … Continue reading →