Extraordinary People:
Stories About Extraordinary 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.
Elizabeth Hillman-Huber, Recipient
Elizabeth received a double lung transplant and shares her story.
Elizabeth received a double lung transplant and shares her story.
Brad Brode, Donor - Bedford County
Brad saved four people at the young age of 14.
Brad saved four people at the young age of 14.
Stephanie Page, Recipient - Westmoreland County
Stephanie received a new kidney and pancreas thanks to Brad Brode's gift.
Stephanie received a new kidney and pancreas thanks to Brad Brode's gift.
Heddfron Martinez, Donor - Bucks County
Heddfron's decision to be an organ donor helped save three lives.
Heddfron's decision to be an organ donor helped save three lives.
Luis Torres, Recipient - Berks County
Luis received a new liver and now shares the organ donor message with others.
Luis received a new liver and now shares the organ donor message with others.
Diane Royster, Recipient - Allegheny County
Diane is enjoying retirement and time with her family as a result of her liver transplant.
Diane is enjoying retirement and time with her family as a result of her liver transplant.
Sipho Themble, Donor - Philadelphia County
Sipho's gift of donation saved the lives of others and helped his mother heal.
Sipho's gift of donation saved the lives of others and helped his mother heal.
Becky Ridgeway, Recipient - Allegheny County
Becky's heart is stronger than ever because of the gift of donation.
Becky's heart is stronger than ever because of the gift of donation.
Ryan Mohn, Donor - Dauphin County
Ryan was an advocate for donation and ultimately saved six people with his gift.
Ryan was an advocate for donation and ultimately saved six people with his gift.
Lee Adams, Recipient - Allegheny County
Lee received a new liver and was healthy enough to attend his daughter's high school graduation.
Lee received a new liver and was healthy enough to attend his daughter's high school graduation.
David Kosman, Donor - Centre County
David told his family about his wishes to be a donor and was able to enhance other's lives.
David told his family about his wishes to be a donor and was able to enhance other's lives.
Jim Drew, Donor - Philadelphia County
Jim discussed donation with his wife and saved six people's lives.
Jim discussed donation with his wife and saved six people's lives.
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