Joshua Dean – Tissue Recipient

“It means to bounce back, to survive, to thrive, to not let one act define you. The actions after that act can be the definition of who you are, and what you can do to grow from an incident or an accident, or any kind of situation—that shows true resilience.” – Joshua Dean My journey […]

Wyatt Mills, Cornea Recipient

Dear Donor Family, My sweet little boy received a precious gift from your loved one, sight. I know there are no words that can truly express our feelings for your family. I want you to know that your loved one and your family are in our thoughts and prayers every day. One person can make […]

Alex Pitcher, Tissue Recipient

I found out that I had Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) after experiencing years of pain in my right knee while doing everyday things which included playing sports. EDS is a condition that causes my joints to be loose and unstable. The doctor said that my knee was just weakened so I wore a knee brace for […]

Terri Flamm, Tissue Recipient

My name is Terri Flamm, and I am a tissue recipient. As a Physical Education teacher at New Richmond High School (also my alma mater) and as a lifelong athlete, my mobility is everything to me. I was a three sport athlete in high school, playing soccer, basketball and track.  I even went on to play fast […]