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Category Archives: Transplant Recipients
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month: Share Your Story of Donation!
Lissette Robinson, wife and living donor Reggie Robinson, husband and kidney recipient The lives of nearly 4,000 Hispanics in the United States were saved last year through organ donation and transplantation. Many thousands more restored their sight, health, and mobility … Continue reading
Maryland Transplant Recipients Attend World Transplant Games in South Africa
Maryland Transplant Recipients Attend World Transplant Games in South Africa By Lisa McAllister The Living Legacy Foundation prides itself on being involved in our donor and recipients lives well after surgery. One way we stay connected to recipients is through … Continue reading
Living Proof Organ Donation Saves Lives
Living Proof Organ Donation Saves Lives By Lisa McAllister Athena Shry is 20 years old. She is a junior at York College of PA, majoring in marketing and minoring in environmental sustainable policy. Athena is a member of the phi … Continue reading
Ceremony of Remembrance
Each and every day, The Living Legacy Foundation is humbled by the compassion and generosity of our donors and their families. Without these individuals, we would be unable to fulfill our mission of saving and enhancing lives through organ and … Continue reading
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World Kidney Day – March 14
At this moment, there are more than 117,000 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in the United States. In Maryland, of the more than 2,200 people waiting, nearly 1,800 are listed for kidney transplant. There are many health factors … Continue reading
Meet Devin – A Story of Overcoming Adversity
Devin was a typical 12-year-old boy with a passion for life, until an unfortunate accident put it on hold. One Sunday morning at church, Devin was pouring a cup of coffee when it suddenly slipped from his grasp and the … Continue reading
Meet our Team Maryland Athletes: Hae, Mike, Marty and Brian
The 2012 Transplant Games of America are finally here! From July 27th – August 1st, Team Maryland, comprised of twenty-nine transplant recipients, living donors, and donor family members will travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan to represent Maryland as they compete … Continue reading
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Meet our Team Maryland Athletes: Sharon, Essie, Phil and Olivia
The 2012 Transplant Games of America are finally here! From July 27th – August 1st, Team Maryland, comprised of twenty-nine transplant recipients, living donors, and donor family members will travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan to represent Maryland as they compete … Continue reading
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Meet our Team Maryland Athletes: Charles, Hilary, Jim and George
The 2012 Transplant Games of America are finally here! From July 27th – August 1st, Team Maryland, comprised of twenty-nine transplant recipients, living donors, and donor family members will travel to Grand Rapids, MI to represent Maryland as they compete … Continue reading
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My Living Donation Journey – Part 9: The Recovery
Although The Living Legacy Foundation only facilitates deceased organ, eye and tissue donation, our organization is supportive of all members of the transplant community, including those involved in living donation. Because of this, Lauren Muskauski, community outreach associate for The … Continue reading
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