Cassie Harris
"Momma, I'm a donor. I'm going to save someone one day!"
Austin Prather
Austin's sudden, tragic death was a shock to those who knew him. But through his donations, he was able to give others a second chance at life.
Nick Lyngheim
Nick's bright future came to a tragic and sudden end during a car crash when he was only 18. Through cornea and tissue donation, he enhanced the futures of 52 recipients.
Bobby Olive, Sr.
Bobby's sudden, devastating death left a hole in his family, yet bonded them together with a new family and brought them all healing through his heart donation.
To me, Brian is still my little seven-year-old boy, whom I miss very, very much.
Daniel Indra
It's been one of the saving graces that my husband and I have – knowing that our son is still alive, and he is alive in four people.
David Oliphant
With a four-generation legacy of cornea and tissue donors, David's family knows the pain of loss, but they also know the healing balm of giving the gifts of life, sight, and health during their time of loss.
Gary Lodge
At age 34, Gary's life came to a sudden end when a blood clot lodged at the base of his brain. In the midst of a devastating loss, Brenda knew Gary wanted to be an organ, eye and tissue donor – he had a 'D' on his license.
Jay Salazar
Juan "Jay" Salazar's parents and three sisters miss him every day, but they say it's remembering that Jay gave the gift of life that gives them the courage to continue on.