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- [Michael Davis](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/michael-davis/?lang=es) - Michael estaba familiarizado con la donación de órganos. Con tan solo 9 años, perdió a su padre mientras esperaba un trasplante. Esta experiencia hizo que no dudara en registrarse como donante a los 16 años. Trágicamente, 10 años después de la muerte de su padre, Michael falleció en un accidente automovilístico en la víspera de
- [Michael Davis](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/michael-davis/) - Michael wasn’t a stranger to organ donation. At just 9 years old, his father passed away while waiting for a transplant. That experience made registering as a donor at the age of 16 a no-brainer. Tragically, 10 years after his dad passed, Michael would lose his life in a tragic Christmas Eve automobile crash. “After
- [How my daughter, Jamie Lyn, saved 37 lives](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/how-my-daughter-jamie-lyn-saved-37-lives/) - By Jim Hoover The moment I got in my car, I asked God to keep her alive until I make the drive from Virginia to the hospital in Fort Lauderdale. And to keep me driving safe. That's what a father does. You move. You pray. You keep going. I'm a retired Marine. I deployed after
- [Christine Galan](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/christine-galan/) - Christine Galan made surgical history on Oct. 24, 1998, when she received a simultaneous heart and liver transplant after an 18-year battle with illness. Following an eight-month wait and 11 weeks in the intensive care unit, a donor was found just in time to save her life. “The wait was the hardest part,” Christine recalls.
- [Jamie Lyn Hoover](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/jamie-lyn-hoover/) - Jamie Lyn Hoover lived a life defined by compassion, generosity, and a heart for others. When she passed away at just 23 years old, her family faced unimaginable grief. Amid that heartbreak, they found comfort in knowing Jamie Lyn had registered as an organ, eye, and tissue donor at age 18. Through her decision, her
- [Don’t leave your family in uncertainty at the moment of tragedy | Opinion](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/dont-leave-your-family-in-uncertainty-at-the-moment-of-tragedy-opinion/) - Over my 15 years as an ICU nurse, I’ve seen hundreds of families confronted with the impossible task of facing their fears in real time. And while every fear is valid in the wake of losing a loved one, I can say with confidence that there is also great fear in the unknown. Most often,
- [The facts and truth about organ donation from the dad of donor Aimee Sachs](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/the-facts-and-truth-about-organ-donation-from-the-dad-of-donor-aimee-sachs/) - As a proud Florida Gator (Class of 1972) who served as editor-in-chief of The Alligator from 1971-72, I have a lifetime debt of gratitude to UF, the College of Journalism & Communications and especially to The Independent Florida Alligator. This column seeks to correct some regrettable errors woven into a recent, well-intentioned but misguided opinion
- [Saving lives with service beyond the badge](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/saving-lives-with-service-beyond-the-badge/) - Serving Franklin County as sheriff for the past 10 years has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. I love this community, and I love being there for people in their hour of need. This April, during National Donate Life Month, I want to share a personal experience that tested my ability to
- [How My Fiancée’s Death Changed My Mind About Organ Donation](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/how-my-fiancees-death-changed-my-mind-about-organ-donation/) - I grew up thinking organ donation was something to avoid. In my family, it wasn't something people talked about openly. And when they did, it was usually with criticism. I had also heard this echoed by fellow members of the Hispanic community. So I never questioned it. Then I lost Steven. Steven and I met
- [The truth about organ donation from a South Florida mom who knows](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/the-truth-about-organ-donation-from-a-south-florida-mom-who-knows/) - When I was filling out the paperwork after my son, Julio, passed away, one of the questions asked what countries he had visited. I had to flip the page over and call his friends because I couldn’t remember them all. We counted 25. That was Julio — 30 years old, and he had already lived
- [National Donor Day: One young woman’s final decision saves three lives](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/national-donor-day-one-young-womans-final-decision-saves-three-lives/) - Valentine’s Day is widely known as a celebration of love, but it also marks National Donor Day, a time to honor organ donors and the lives they save. For one Tallahassee family, the day is deeply personal. They are sharing how a young woman’s final decision transformed unimaginable heartbreak into hope and created a bond
- [Trina Long: National Donor Day brings full-circle legacy of life, generosity](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/trina-long-national-donor-day-brings-full-circle-legacy-of-life-generosity/) - National Donor Day on Feb. 14 is dedicated to raising awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation and its impact on so many. For my family, the day is bittersweet. I think about my son, Logan Daily, and how his full-circle story inspires my purpose and so many others. Read the full story here.
- [Why Valentine's Day means more than flowers and chocolates](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/why-valentines-day-means-more-than-flowers-and-chocolates/) - Valentine’s Day is best known as a day to celebrate love. Feb. 14 also carries another meaning, however, that is rooted in love for our neighbors. Today is National Donor Day, a day set aside to raise awareness and appreciation for organ donation. This day holds special meaning for me and others who have received
- [Lauderhill firefighter Joshua Schwabenbauer’s gift of life](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/lauderhill-firefighter-joshua-schwabenbauers-gift-of-life/) - My son, Joshua, was a gentle soul. He dedicated his life to serving others as a Lauderhill firefighter and paramedic. He was known to help others every day, not only when fire alarms rang. He would try to save animals, no matter how big or small — including the kittens he found on the job.
- [Valerie Franks](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/valerie-franks/) - After eight years of marriage, Valerie and her husband were ready to grow their family. Aniston, now six months old, is a true miracle of life, as she would not be here if it hadn’t been for her mom’s liver transplant. Diagnosed with biliary atresia – a disease of the bile ducts – at only
- [Corlene](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/corlene/) - Corlene is a young and talented jewelry-maker, crafter and entrepreneur who has suffered with the effects of Kerataconus for several years. Kerataconus is a progressive eye disease where the normally round cornea stretches and thins, causing blurry, double-vision, distortion and extreme sensitivity to light. Corlene’s case was severe and progressed rapidly affecting her ability to
- [Carla](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/carla/) - In July 2013, the Swails family had been enjoying a summer day in their pool when 2-year-old Carla wiggled out of her life-preserver, went under water and swallowed incorrectly. She dry drowned, and after eight days at UF Health Shands Hospital, Carla was declared brain dead. “Organ donation was never not an option four our
- [Jaylen Clausell](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/jaylen-clausell/) - A star athlete at Pine Forest High School in Pensacola, Florida, Jaylen Clausell was living the dream. He routinely dazzled fans with his athletic ability and had earned 11 college scholarship offers. Jaylen was a sophomore in high school when he suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed while practicing basketball with his teammates. He was hospitalized
- [Diego Degrossi](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/diego-degrossi/) - “Diego will forever be in our hearts because of his passion, spontaneity and bravery,” Diego’s parents said. “He loved basketball & soccer, was a loyal friend, a wise cracking sibling and lived life to the fullest. He touched so many lives in our community that we will honor his legacy by bringing awareness to organ
- [Letitia Williams](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/letitia-williams/) - “I’ve always been driven to help others, and that’s what guided me to nursing,” Letitia Williams said. In April 2015, Letitia’s professional and personal life unfortunately came together, as her sister, Desiree Miller, 31, was involved in a tragic car accident. Desiree passed away on April 30 at UF Health Shands. Desiree was registered as
- [Ricardo Hurwitz](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/ricardo-hurwitz/) - “For my family, the organ donation process was a blessing,” Ricardo’s mom said. “My son had expressed his desire to be an organ donor when he got his license and fortunately we remembered this quickly enough to make it happen. “In such a difficult time, the organ donation process allowed us to understand the true
- [Wyatt Thomas](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/wyatt-thomas/) - “Wyatt does what most children his age do,” Ann Thomas, Wyatt’s mother, said. “We’ve limited him to very little. He lives day-to-day as if he’s your standard, everyday child. He makes choices any kid his age makes. We want him to feel normal – like everyone else.” Wyatt is not your standard child, though. He
- [Justyn Meyer](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/justyn-meyer/) - When Donna Askew’s son, Justyn Meyer, got his driver license, he registered as an organ donor. “He looked at me when he was asked if he wanted to be an organ donor, and I told him it was his decision,” Donna said. “He registered on his own.” When Justyn was just 21 years old, he
- [Izabella Neira](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/izabella-neira/) - Jesus and Krystina Neira have four daughters, MiaKrystina, Izabella, Jesubelle and Alynna, and they love being outdoors, canoeing and visiting small towns. The Niera twins, Izabella and Jesubelle, were born three months premature, and Izabella’s condition did not improve. It was determined that she needed an organ transplant to survive. At 14-months old, Izabella became
- [Peyton Evans](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/peyton-evans/) - Peyton Evans was known for her infectious smile — a smile that would fill her high school classroom instantly. Evans, a 15-year-old freshman cheerleader at Ocala’s Forest High School, was the squad’s flyer. After an early morning workout with her father, Brian Evans, at the Frank DeLuca Family YMCA in May 2014, an undetected arteriovenous
- [Kimberly Morales](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/kimberly-morales/) - Kimberly Morales was the youngest of four siblings. She was sassy, determined and as her mother described, “spoiled by all.” On January 20, 2019, Kimberly was involved in an ATV accident while visiting her best friend’s house in Williston, Florida. Three days later, she was declared brain dead. Kimberly was 9 years old. Though the
- [Keron Johnson](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/keron-johnson/) - Keron Johnson was a sophomore football player at Ocala’s Trinity Catholic High School when he received an abnormal physical leading into the season. Despite showing no symptoms, his blood pressure and creatinine levels were very high, and he would need a kidney transplant. A few months later, on February 28, 2017, 15-year-old Keron received a
- [Cliff Gionet](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/cliff-gionet/) - “The transplant gift from your loved one enables me to now walk and care for my wife who is confined to a wheelchair with MS (multiple sclerosis),” Cliff Gionet, donor father, recited from memory. Cliff’s son, Jason, was born and raised in Gainesville. Following his graduation from Gainesville High School, he attended the University of
- [Anthony Branca](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/anthony-branca/) - "If you met Anthony, you liked him,” said Demetrius Branca, Anthony’s father. “If you knew Anthony, you loved him.” Anthony Branca, 19, was a Leon High School graduate and Tallahassee Community College student who loved playing soccer and the saxophone. On November 7, 2014, Anthony was riding his motorcycle in Tallahassee when he was struck
- [Julie Newhouse](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/julie-newhouse/) - Terri was active in her HOSA program in school and helped organize a Donate Life campaign in her school. She understood the amazing gift the donation could provide and became passionate about educating others. “Little did I know, eight months later our family would be honoring her wishes,” said Julie Newhouse, Terri’s mom. In 2000,
- [Erica Trunk](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/erica-trunk/) - Organ and tissue donation is something that Robert had previously discussed with his family, so when he suffered a fatal stroke at the age of 54, knowing those wishes made a very difficult situation a little easier. “My family’s experience with donation has been so wonderful that I felt the strong desire to give back
- [Makisha](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/makisha/) - At age ten, Makisha was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disorder that leads to severe corneal scarring and, ultimately, blindness. An aspiring teacher and mother of three young daughters, Makisha prepared for what she had been warned about for so many years – total loss of vision. But everything changed when she met Florida ophthalmologist,
- [Kristen and Adam Fegan](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/kristen-and-adam-fegan/) - With no warning or past medical history, Adam was dying of acute liver failure at 20 months old. As a result of a generous donor and a rock star transplant team, Adam received a chance to be a kid. “Without the generosity of an organ donor, Adam never would have seen his second birthday. He
- [Raivyn Summerfield](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/raivyn-summerfield/) - Raivyn Summerfield was early an advocate for organ and tissue donation, thanks to her mother’s explanation of the importance of the gift of life after the death of a family member who had become a donor. “She was relentless on the subject,” remembers her mom, Tracie Perbtani. “Raivyn would educate anyone about donation by looking
- [Janice Williams](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/janice-williams/) - For nearly 14 years, Janice endured dialysis treatments for kidney failure caused by uncontrolled hypertension. The daily struggle to continue her role at her family’s business, Starling School and Day Care Center, Inc., while feeling sick all the time put a tremendous strain on her physically and emotionally. She was on the waiting list for
- [Karen](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/karen/) - Thanks to the generosity of a complete stranger – a former teacher has a new outlook on life following successful corneal transplant surgery. Suffering with glaucoma and facing issues with debilitating cataracts, Karen was struggling with an uncertain future before transplant surgeon, Dr. Miguel Lugo stepped in to help her regain her sight and a
- [Davion Smith](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/davion-smith/) - Davion Smith was both kind and adventurous, and at 13 years old, already a gifted athlete involved in football, basketball, track and wrestling. He was just two days from starting eighth grade when he passed away. Davion’s mother, Charita Johnson, made the decision to allow Davion to become an organ donor. Charita said, “I felt
- [Danny Pino](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/danny-pino/) - “Danny was adamant about serving others,” said his mother, Peggy Pino. “Since his childhood, his dream was to serve his country. While he didn’t get to do that, he served humanity by wanting to donate his organs. We are proud of his legacy.” Danny left a college baseball scholarship with the United States Merchant Marine
- [Hallie Thomas](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/hallie-thomas/) - Hallie’s husband, Richard, was diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure at just 34 years old. He was a young dad, a former college athlete, and someone who had always faced lupus and chronic kidney disease with grit and determination. “When you see someone you love hurting, all you want to do is help,” said Hallie.
- [Aimee Sachs and Kris Vanni](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/aimee-sachs-and-kris-vanni/) - Aimee was known for her sharp wit, love of music, and devotion to family and friends. She followed in the footsteps of her father, Ron, a longtime journalist and communicator, with her own accomplished career covering sports, courts, and politics. At just 38 years old, Aimee suffered a major stroke that left her in a
- [De’Jael Grant](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/dejael-grant/) - De’Jael was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart’s ability to pump blood is decreased, only a few shorts weeks following her second birthday. She had hardly begun to live before her life was threatened. Thanks to her donor family, De’Jael got a second chance to grow up. “De’Jael would not be
- [Sheriff A.J. Smith](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/sheriff-a-j-smith/) - [:en]Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith has spent his life serving others as a law enforcement officer. He moved to Franklin County at age 10 and began his career in public service at 19, becoming a deputy before later serving in state and federal law enforcement roles. He is now in his third term as sheriff.
- [Tyrone Brisby](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/tyrone-brisby/) - “When I first heard I’d need a heart transplant, I thought it was game over,” said Tyrone. His diagnosis of congestive heart failure left him feeling hopeless, convinced he wouldn’t have a future with his wife, Demetris, and their children. At the time, Tyrone knew almost nothing about organ donation. Soon, he learned it would
- [Joshua Schwabenbauer](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/joshua-schwabenbauer/) - Joshua dedicated his life to serving others as a Lauderhill firefighter and paramedic. When his life was taken in an off-duty accident at just 26 years old, his family’s world was shattered. But because of Joshua’s passion for organ donation, having relentlessly urged others at the fire department to become donors, it felt as though
- [Logan Daily](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/logan-daily/) - Logan Daily knew the power of organ donation from personal experience. At 16, Logan’s life changed when he received a cornea transplant that restored his sight after a paintball injury. That gift allowed him to return to the outdoor activities he loved, and move forward with independence. He never forgot that someone else’s generosity made
- [Kristin](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/kristin/) - Kristin was a beautiful baby with big brown eyes but she was born with very poor vision. Behind her thick glasses, Kristin had a keen sensitivity to the needs of others and a desire to extend kindness and generosity to everyone she knew. She sang in choirs, performed in school productions and went on to
- [Jasmine Rowe](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/jasmine-rowe/) - Jasmine was a fun, free-spirited young woman who loved basketball and from an early age, she played on a team that allowed her to travel around the country and bring home numerous medals from the team’s winnings. She was also generous by nature and close with her family. It was the influence of Jasmine’s mother,
- [Evan Ranieri](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/2033-2/) - Born with stage four chronic kidney disease as a result of hypoplasia – the failure of an organ to develop fully – it was inevitable that a kidney transplant would be in Evan’s future. Shortly after Christmas 2012, Evan’s health battle took a turn for the worse, and he began hemodialysis. Three times a week,
- [Gema Marti](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/gema-marti/) - Gema Marti was born healthy and spent her early childhood like any other kid. That changed when she became critically ill and was diagnosed with liver failure at just eight years old. She was hospitalized and went into a coma for two weeks. She recalls the fear her family carried knowing that her time was
- [Joshua Avery](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/joshua-avery/) - Severely injuring his wrist after a fall, Joshua had limited movement. He was in constant pain, and normal daily tasks became a struggle for him to complete. A failed surgery to prepare his ligament using his own stem cells led to a second surgery where doctors planned to fuse the bones in his wrist together.
- [Logan Daily](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/logan-daily/?lang=es) - Logan Daily conoció el poder de la donación de órganos por experiencia propia. A los 16 años, la vida de Logan cambió cuando recibió un trasplante de córnea que le devolvió la vista después de una lesión mientras jugaba paintball. Este regalo le permitió volver a disfrutar de las actividades al aire libre y poder
- [Gema Marti](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/gema-marti/?lang=es) - Gema Marti nació saludable y vivió la primera parte de su infancia como cualquier otra niña. Todo cambió cuando sufrió una enfermedad grave y le diagnosticaron insuficiencia hepática con tan solo ocho años. Tuvo que ser hospitalizada y estuvo en coma durante dos semanas. Recuerda el miedo que sentía su familia al saber que le
- [Valerie Franks](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/valerie-franks/?lang=es) - Luego de ocho años de matrimonio, Valerie y su esposo estaban listos para agrandar la familia. Aniston, que ahora tiene seis meses, es un verdadero milagro de vida, ya que no estaría aquí de no ser por el trasplante de hígado de su mamá. A Valerie le diagnosticaron atresia biliar, una enfermedad de los conductos
- [Keron Johnson](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/keron-johnson/?lang=es) - Keron Johnson era jugador de fútbol en su segundo año en Trinity Catholic High School, en Ocala, cuando un examen físico de rutina previo a la temporada arrojó resultados anormales. A pesar de no presentar síntomas, su presión arterial y sus niveles de creatinina eran muy elevados, por lo que necesitaba un trasplante de riñón.
- [Carla](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/carla/?lang=es) - En julio de 2013, la familia Swails estaba disfrutando de un día de verano en su piscina cuando a Carla, de 2 años, se le salió el chaleco salvavidas, se hundió en el agua y aspiró líquido. Se ahogó y, después de ocho días en UF Health Shands Hospital, le declararon muerte cerebral. “La donación
- [Jaylen Clausell](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/jaylen-clausell/?lang=es) - Jaylen Clausell, un deportista estrella en Pine Forest High School, en Pensacola, Florida, estaba viviendo su mejor vida. Deslumbraba todo el tiempo a los fanáticos con su talento atlético y había recibido 11 ofertas de becas universitarias. Jaylen cursaba su segundo año en la escuela secundaria cuando sufrió un paro cardíaco y se desplomó mientras
- [Diego Degrossi](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/diego-degrossi/?lang=es) - “Diego vivirá para siempre en nuestros corazones por su pasión, espontaneidad y valentía”, dijeron sus padres. “Amaba el básquet y el fútbol, era un amigo leal, un hermano bromista y vivió la vida al máximo. Tocó tantas vidas en nuestra comunidad que honraremos su legado creando conciencia sobre la donación de órganos, salvando vidas y
- [Letitia Williams](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/letitia-williams/?lang=es) - “Siempre me impulsó ayudar a las personas, y eso fue lo que me llevó a estudiar enfermería”, dijo Letitia Williams. En abril de 2015, la vida profesional y personal de Letitia lamentablemente se cruzaron cuando su hermana, Desiree Miller, de 31 años, estuvo involucrada en un trágico accidente automovilístico. Desiree falleció el 30 de abril
- [Ricardo Hurwitz](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/ricardo-hurwitz/?lang=es) - “Para mi familia, el proceso de donación de órganos fue una bendición”, dijo la madre de Ricardo. “Mi hijo expresó su deseo de ser donante de órganos cuando obtuvo su licencia de conducir y, por suerte, lo recordamos a tiempo para poder cumplirlo”. “En un momento tan difícil, el proceso de donación de órganos nos
- [Wyatt Thomas](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/wyatt-thomas/?lang=es) - “Wyatt hace lo que la mayoría de los niños de su edad hacen”, dijo Ann Thomas, madre de Wyatt. “Lo limitamos muy poco. Vive el día a día como cualquier otro niño. Toma las mismas decisiones que tomaría cualquier niño de su edad. Queremos que se sienta normal, como los demás”. Sin embargo, Wyatt no
- [Justyn Meyer](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/justyn-meyer/?lang=es) - Cuando el hijo de Donna Askew, Justyn Meyer, obtuvo su licencia de conducir, se registró como donante de órganos. “Me miró cuando le preguntaron si quería ser donante de órganos, y yo le dije que la decisión era suya”, dijo Donna. “Se registró por su cuenta”. Cuando Justyn tenía apenas 21 años, falleció en un
- [Izabella Neira](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/izabella-neira/?lang=es) - Jesus y Krystina Neira tienen cuatro hijas (MiaKrystina, Izabella, Jesubelle y Alynna) y disfrutan pasar el tiempo al aire libre, andar en canoa y visitar pueblos pequeños. Las gemelas Neira, Izabella y Jesubelle, nacieron tres meses antes de tiempo, y la condición de Izabella no mejoró. Los médicos determinaron que necesitaba un trasplante de órganos
- [Peyton Evans](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/peyton-evans/?lang=es) - Peyton Evans era conocida por su sonrisa contagiosa, que iluminaba al instante el aula de su escuela secundaria. Evans, una animadora novata de 15 años de Forest High School en Ocala, era la voladora del equipo. Después de un entrenamiento matutino con su padre, Brian Evans, en el Frank DeLuca Family YMCA, en mayo de
- [Kimberly Morales](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/kimberly-morales/?lang=es) - Kimberly Morales era la menor de cuatro hermanos. Era desvergonzada, decidida y, como la describía su madre, “la consentida de todos”. El 20 de enero de 2019, Kimberly sufrió un accidente en un vehículo todoterreno mientras visitaba a su mejor amiga en Williston, Florida. Tres días después, le declararon muerte cerebral. Kimberly tenía 9 años.
- [Cliff Gionet](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/cliff-gionet/?lang=es) - “El regalo del trasplante de su ser querido me permite hoy caminar y cuidar de mi esposa, quien usa silla de ruedas a causa de una esclerosis múltiple (EM)”, recordó de memoria Cliff Gionet, padre de un donante. El hijo de Cliff, Jason, nació y creció en Gainesville. Tras graduarse de Gainesville High School, asistió
- [Anthony Branca](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/anthony-branca/?lang=es) - “Si conocías a Anthony, te caía bien”, dijo Demetrius Branca, padre de Anthony. “Si realmente conocías a Anthony, seguro lo amabas”. A Anthony Branca, de 19 años, graduado de Leon High School y estudiante en Tallahassee Community College, le apasionaba el fútbol y tocar el saxofón. El 7 de noviembre de 2014, Anthony circulaba en
- [Corlene](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/corlene/?lang=es) - Corlene es una joven y talentosa joyera, artesana y emprendedora que sufrió durante varios años los efectos del queratocono. El queratocono es una enfermedad ocular progresiva en la que la córnea, que normalmente es redonda, se estira y estrecha, lo que provoca una visión borrosa, visión doble, distorsión y una sensibilidad extrema a la luz.
- [Erica Trunk](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/erica-trunk/?lang=es) - La donación de órganos y tejidos era un tema que Robert ya había conversado con su familia. Por eso, cuando sufrió un accidente cerebrovascular grave a los 54 años, conocer sus deseos ayudó a atravesar una situación muy difícil. “La experiencia de mi familia con la donación fue tan positiva que sentí un fuerte deseo
- [Makisha](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/makisha/?lang=es) - A los diez años, a Makisha le diagnosticaron sarcoidosis, un trastorno autoinmune que provoca cicatrices severas en la córnea y, con el tiempo, pérdida total de la visión. Maestra en formación y madre de tres hijas pequeñas, Makisha se preparó durante años para lo que ya le habían advertido: la pérdida total de la visión.
- [Kristen y Adam Fegan](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/kristen-y-adam-fegan/?lang=es) - Sin previo aviso ni antecedentes médicos, Adam enfrentó una insuficiencia hepática aguda que puso su vida en riesgo cuando tenía apenas 20 meses. Gracias a la generosidad de un donante y al trabajo excelente de un equipo de trasplante, Adam recibió la oportunidad de vivir su infancia. “Gracias a la generosidad de un donante de
- [Danny Pino](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/danny-pino/?lang=es) - Danny siempre tuvo una gran vocación de servicio”, dijo su madre, Peggy Pino. “Desde niño soñaba con servir a su país. Aunque no logró hacerlo, sirvió a la humanidad al querer donar sus órganos. Estamos orgullosos de su legado. Danny renunció a una beca universitaria de béisbol en la United States Merchant Marine Academy para
- [Davion Smith](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/davion-smith/?lang=es) - Davion Smith era un joven amable y aventurero. Con solo 13 años, ya era un atleta talentoso que jugaba al fútbol, al básquet y hacía atletismo y lucha libre. Faltaban apenas dos días para que comenzara el octavo grado cuando falleció. La madre de Davion, Charita Johnson, tomó la decisión de que Davion fuera donante
- [Raivyn Summerfield](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/raivyn-summerfield/?lang=es) - Raivyn Summerfield se convirtió desde muy joven en una firme defensora de la donación de órganos y tejidos, gracias a las explicaciones de su madre sobre la importancia del regalo de la vida tras el fallecimiento de un familiar que había sido donante. “Fue muy insistente con el tema”, recuerda su madre, Tracie Perbtani. “Raivyn
- [Karen](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/karen/?lang=es) - Gracias a la generosidad de una completa desconocida, una ex docente hoy tiene una nueva perspectiva de vida tras recibir un trasplante de córnea exitoso. Karen vivía con glaucoma y cataratas debilitantes, lo que le generaba gran incertidumbre sobre su futuro. Antes del trasplante, su visión se deterioraba cada vez más, hasta que el cirujano
- [Janice Williams](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/janice-williams/?lang=es) - Durante casi 14 años, Janice se sometió a tratamientos de diálisis por insuficiencia renal causada por una hipertensión no controlada. El esfuerzo diario por continuar con su labor en el negocio familiar, Starling School and Day Care Center, Inc., mientras se sentía mal todo el tiempo, le supuso una carga enorme tanto física como emocional.
- [Joshua Avery](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/joshua-avery/?lang=es) - Joshua sufrió una lesión grave en la muñeca tras una caída, lo que le dejó una movilidad muy limitada. Le dolía de manera constante y las tareas cotidianas se volvieron difíciles de realizar. Una primera cirugía, que buscaba reparar el ligamento con sus propias células madre, no tuvo éxito. Esto lo llevó a una segunda
- [Evan Ranieri](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/evan-ranieri/?lang=es) - Evan nació con una enfermedad renal crónica en etapa cuatro como consecuencia de una hipoplasia, una condición en la que un órgano no se desarrolla por completo. Era inevitable que Evan, en algún momento, necesitara un trasplante de riñón. Poco después de la Navidad de 2012, su estado de salud empeoró y comenzó a realizarse
- [Julie Newhouse](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/julie-newhouse/?lang=es) - Terri participaba de manera activa en el programa de la Organización de Estudiantes de Profesiones de la Salud (Future Health Professionals, HOSA) de su escuela y ayudó a organizar una campaña de Donate Life en la escuela. Comprendía el valor extraordinario que puede ofrecer la donación y desarrolló una profunda vocación para educar a otras
- [Kristin](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/kristin/?lang=es) - Kristin fue una bebe hermosa, de grandes ojos marrones, pero nació con visión limitada. Detrás de sus anteojos gruesos, Kristin tenía una gran sensibilidad a las necesidades de los demás y un profundo deseo de compartir amabilidad y generosidad con todas las personas que la rodeaban. Cantó en coros, participó en producciones escolares y más
- [Tyrone Brisby](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/tyrone-brisby/?lang=es) - “Cuando me dijeron por primera vez que necesitaba un trasplante de corazón, pensé que mi vida había terminado”, dijo Tyrone. El diagnóstico de insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva no le daba muchas esperanzas y estaba convencido de que no tendría un futuro con su esposa, Demetris, y sus hijos. En ese momento, Tyrone no tenía mucha información
- [Jasmine Rowe](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/jasmine-rowe/?lang=es) - Jasmine era una joven alegre y con un espíritu libre. Amaba el básquet y, desde muy pequeña, jugó en un equipo que le permitió viajar por todo el país y traer a casa muchas medallas gracias a las victorias del equipo. También se destacaba por su generosidad y el fuerte vínculo que tenía con su
- [De’Jael Grant](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/dejael-grant/?lang=es) - A De’Jael le diagnosticaron miocardiopatía dilatada, una afección en la que el corazón pierde la capacidad de bombear sangre de manera adecuada, apenas unas semanas después de su segundo cumpleaños. Recién comenzaba a vivir cuando su vida se vio en peligro. Gracias a la familia de su donante, De’Jael recibió una segunda oportunidad para crecer.
- [Hallie Thomas](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/hallie-thomas/?lang=es) - Al marido de Hallie, Richard, le diagnosticaron insuficiencia renal en etapa 5 con tan solo 34 años. Era un padre joven, un antiguo atleta universitario y alguien que siempre había afrontado el lupus y la enfermedad renal crónica con coraje y determinación. “Cuando ves sufrir a alguien a quien amas, lo único que quieres es
- [Aimee Sachs and Kris Vanni](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/aimee-sachs-and-kris-vanni/?lang=es) - Aimee era conocida por su agudo ingenio, su amor por la música y su dedicación a la familia y los amigos. Siguió los pasos de su padre, Ron, periodista y comunicador desde hacía muchos años, con su propia y destacada carrera cubriendo deportes, tribunales y política. Con tan solo 38 años, Aimee sufrió un ictus
- [Joshua Schwabenbauer](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/joshua-schwabenbauer/?lang=es) - Joshua dedicó su vida a servir a los demás como bombero y paramédico de Lauderhill. Cuando falleció en un accidente fuera de servicio con tan solo 26 años, el mundo de su familia se hizo añicos. Pero gracias a la profunda convicción de Joshua sobre la donación de órganos, y a cómo alentaba a otros
- [FPO: Commentary: Our journey through living organ donation](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/fpo-commentary-our-journey-through-living-organ-donation/) - Three months before our wedding, my husband Richard was diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure. He was only 34 years […]
- [FPO: A Miami man’s legacy: How organ donations saved lives](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/fpo-a-miami-mans-legacy-how-organ-donations-saved-lives-opinion/) - When Renee Jones lost her son Trevin Reddick in Miami, her “yes” to organ donation gave Don Anacker, of Orlando, […]
- [La pérdida de una familia de Tallahassee se transformó en esperanza para quienes esperan un trasplante de órganos en Florida](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/a-tallahassee-familys-loss-becomes-a-gain-for-those-in-florida-awaiting-organ-transplants/?lang=es) - El padre de Aimee Sachs encabeza una amplia campaña de registro. Su hija, quien sufrió varios accidentes cerebrovasculares y falleció a los 38 años, era […]
- [A Tallahassee family's loss becomes a gain for those in Florida awaiting organ transplants](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/a-tallahassee-familys-loss-becomes-a-gain-for-those-in-florida-awaiting-organ-transplants/) - Aimee Sachs’ father is spearheading a massive registration campaign. His daughter, who suffered strokes and died at age 38, was [...]
- [Sheriff A.J. Smith](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/sheriff-a-j-smith/?lang=es) - A.J. Smith, sheriff del condado de Franklin, dedica su vida a servir a otras personas como agente del orden público. Se mudó al condado de Franklin a los 10 años e inició su carrera en el servicio público a los 19 años, al convertirse en suboficial y desempeñarse posteriormente en cargos del orden público estatal
- [FPO: Comentario: Nuestro camino a través de la donación de órganos en vida](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/fpo-comentario-nuestro-camino-a-traves-de-la-donacion-de-organos-en-vida/?lang=es) - Tres meses antes de nuestra boda, a mi esposo Richard le diagnosticaron insuficiencia renal en etapa 5. Solo tenía 34 años […]
- [FPO: El legado de un hombre de Miami: cómo la donación de órganos salvó vidas](https://www.donatelifeflorida.org/fpo-el-legado-de-un-hombre-de-miami-como-la-donacion-de-organos-salvo-vidas/?lang=es) - Cuando Renee Jones perdió a su hijo Trevin Reddick en Miami, su decisión de donar órganos le dio a Don Anacker, de Orlando, […]

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