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Lorrie & Marsean Friday Oct 17,2008
Our surgery was October 15th, 2008 (Wednesday) at Buffalo General Hospital. |
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August 20, 2008 - Julie received a kidney from a wonderful woman she met on the WNY Kidney Connection! Yes, this is our first successful transplant story in which the donor and recipient were brought together on this site. The surgery was at Buffalo General Hospital. Julie says that she and her donor Linda are both feeling great. She is grateful and relieved to be off dialysis. Julie's daughters are thrilled to be able to help Julie and Linda while they recover. They are like family now. more Congratulations to Julie, and thank you to her wonderful and generous donor. |
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June 11, 2008 - Kenny received his gift of life. Both he and his wonderful donor Holly are doing fantastic. I will continue to get updates from his Mom and his girlfriend Diana and will keep you posted. more Read Kenny and Holly's article in the Jamestown Post Journal Love Thy Neighbor , by Luke Anderson |
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May 14,2008 - David received a kidney from a living donor. We are so happy for you and your family. Our love to your 2 little children. ... more Yes, the miracle of a third transplant happened for me on May 14at about 11:00AM. |
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February 20, 2008 - John received his call that a deceased donor's kidney was a match for him. Congratulations John - God Bless You and our heartfelt sorrow and thanks go out to your donor's family. .. more |
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February 13, 2008 - Kathy Starkweather and Donna became friends about 8 years ago while working at a department store. Kathy had a son who was born with heart problems 6 years ago and under went open heart surgery when he was only a few days old. When it was time for Kathy to return to work and find a childcare provider for her son it was hard to find anyone willing because of the extra special care he needed so she turned to my mother who babysat in her home part-time and requested her services to care for her son. My mother decided since it was getting harder to be on her feet for long hours and having so much pain from her kidneys being enlarged it would benefit both of them if she quit her current position and took on child care full time. Kathy's son is now 6 years old and is healthy as can be. Kathy said that for this reason she decided to test for my mother, she said "You were there when we needed you, when no one else was. You have done so much for us, that I want to do this for you, I love you, you are like my family." Life is amazing, the Lord works in mysterious ways and it is because of him that they were brought together so many years ago, he had a bigger plan in mind for both of them when they met. Their match was a match made in heaven. Donna recieved her kidney transplant in Buffalo General Hospital. The Doctor said Kathy had very strong kidneys and that my mother was so lucky to have such a wonderful friend. My mothers creatinine level is now normal 0.08 with in 1 week of the transplant and feels like she has so much more energy already. Kathy the donor was discharged on Friday the 15th and Donna was discharged on Tuesday the 19th, both of them are doing well. .. more |
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October 2 , 2007 - Steve's wife Michele let us know that Steve received a kidney early this morning at Buffalo General Hospital. Steve has endured so much in the past two years, we are all thrilled that he finally received "the call!" What a blessing for him and his family... more |
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September 20, 2007 - Debbie and Linda were childhood friends. When Linda read that Debbie needed a kidney in her church bulletin she offered to be her living donor. Isn't that an awesome story?... more |
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August 21, 2007 - Ken's son Vernon informed us that everything went good, the surgery was a success and that his Dad did very well! He wishes the best of luck to every one else waiting. .. more |
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August 6, 2007 - Mike Riley received a kidney from his sister. That's what I call brotherly love! Congratulations to both. ..more |
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July 27, 2007 - Christina Smith gave the gift of life to Allison Lantz. Thank you so much Christina - you are truly a hero. Allison has a very close family and I know that she is grateful that you are now a part of it. God bless you both. Allison's definition of a hero: Anyone who considers themselves truly happy, anyone who lives life the fullest, anyone who can stop and appreciate the little things that life has to offer, anyone who doesn't take things for granted. And Christina Smith. She saved my life. ... more |
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July 3, 2007 - Congratulations to Gary, who is Tammy Light's brother and Diane Krzyzanowski's cousin. All 3 have received their gift of life within the last 6 months. God bless them all. How amazing! ... more |
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April 29, 2007 - Sue was called Saturday to receive her kidney. We are all so very happy for you and your family. We wish you all the best and we will hope to see you soon... more |
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April 29, 2007 - We love you Tammy and we are so happy you received your Gift of Life. Tammy was also called Saturday afternoon and by Saturday night she was recovering and doing beautifully. What a blessing to Tammy and her family.... more |
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April 8, 2007 - Ray received his gift of life on Easter Sunday. We are so happy for him and his family. Ray was very hard to match, so it was truly an Easter miracle.... more |
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March 24, 2007 - Margo received her kidney on this date. We are so happy for you Margo! Best of luck to you and your fiance.... more |
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March 7, 2007 - Gordy received his life saving kidney transplant at Buffalo General Hospital from Vic Cornelio, an altruistic donor. Thank you to Vic and his wife Linda. This is the beginning of a wonderful friendship with Gordy and Lucy.... more |
| March 2, 2007 - Congratulations to Charles Lewis who received the wonderful gift of a new kidney on this date.... more | |
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December 13, 2006 - Karyn Anderson from Minnesota donated her kidney to Diane at Buffalo General Hospital. Both are doing great. Thank you so much Karyn for helping our wonderful friend Diane. We're so happy that you and your sister Kathryn have become a part of our lives. WE LOVE YOU, Patti, Tina and Jeanette ... more |
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September 13, 2006 - William Thomas donated a kidney to Paul Cardinale at Buffalo General Hospital. They are both doing well. This is the first transplant in New York in which the donor and recipient met on line. Your website is looking good! If you are reading this then you are thinking about helping a stranger. I donated to Paul back in September and my life has not been the same since. The Lord blessed me not for doing a good deed but for following His orders. I know this... the Lord gave us two of something and we only need one, the Lord does not make mistakes and He would want us to help each other. God bless you on your journey. William Thomas - Kodiak, AK ... more |
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August 25, 2006 - The new computer 17 year old Brian Loveless received a week and a half ago from the Make-A-Wish Foundation was only his second wish. His first wish was for the kidney transplant he needed — a wish that was fulfilled late last week. Congratulations! ... more |
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Our story wouldn't be complete without sharing some happy endings that are really new beginnings. Here are some examples of people who were saved by the generosity of a donor who was willing to give the gift of a kidney.
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To learn more about the persons listed here and read their stories you can click on their photo or the "more" link.
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