Organ Transplants

Donor son Age 13 ~ Draper, UT Student Sponsored by Intermountain Donor Services On August 1, 1997, while she was 36 weeks pregnant with her first child, Caroline Bryant and her husband, Coy, were involved in a tragic car accident. When the baby’s heart rate became too high, an emergency Cesarean section delivered the child safely. Carter James Bryant was born on August 1, 1997; his mother died the next day. After the transplant the Bryants met Tyla Newbold, the recipient of Caroline’s liver, who gave Carter a quilt – which he sleeps with every night – in honor of his mother. The families ... Read Full Story

"Three Rivers" CBS new show about organ donation and transplantation has been nominated for the 2010 People's Choice Awards. So it is up to all of us waiting for a transplant, transplant recipient, donor family, hospital staff, transplant staff, organ procurement organizations and all Donate Life staff across America to insure that "Three Rivers" is a success in being picked up for a second season and by significantly increasing the viewership and to vote for the People's Choice Award for 2010! To do so, please visit the People's Choice Award site to vote for our nominated favorite "Three Rivers" Why is this important? The ... Read Full Story

Liver recipient Age 33 ~ Antelope, CA Office assistant, California State Senate Sponsored by Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Wilson's disease, a rare genetic disorder, ravaged the liver of wife and mother of three Patricia Broussard in winter 2008. After receiving a lifesaving liver transplant on Feb. 8, 2009, she immediately volunteered to be an ambassador for Donate Life California. In the short time since her transplant, she has worked to lobby Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and members of the California legislature to pass legislation supporting organ donation. Patrice's Story “My knowledge of organ transplantation came courtesy of Grey’s Anatomy and the ill-fated love story of ... Read Full Story

Heart recipient Age 50 ~ Phoenix, AZ Cashier, Fry's Grocery Sponsored by Donor Network of Arizona In early 2000, Steve Bond's incessant cough motivated him to see his doctor. When it became clear the problem wasn't with his lungs, he was soon placed on the transplant list. His health grew drastically worse over the next four years. Finally, on July 18, 2004, he received a donated heart. Since then, he has met and visits often with the mother of his donor, 17-year-old Mike Roman Reyes. Steve's Story In early 2000, Steve Bond’s incessant cough motivated him to see his doctor. When it became clear ... Read Full Story

This past Saturday, November 7th, many trekked to the Tournament of Roses House in Pasadena to begin the Rose Parade Float season in earnest. Every float entry invited their float riders and guests to take a picture of their float rendering along with the 2010 Rose Parade Court. Donate Life Rose Parade float family were there in force for the pre-picture reception, photo followed by a tour of the Tournament House. So there I am with the Rose Court. . . I did not realize that many of the Donate Life people had been coming to this Rose Parade kick-off event since the inception ... Read Full Story