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Stories of Hope

Inspirational stories open up pathways for connection, hope, love and second chances. These stories feature individuals in our community who have been impacted by donation and transplantation, and who have been highlighted in our annual calendar, bring to life the ways in which people support each other, especially through challenging times and turn their stories into hope.

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Barb Matulionis, Living Kidney Donor

Date of Donation: October 31, 2017 Hospital and Location: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center...
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Jeanne Sisler, Recipient Family

My husband had a double lung transplant. We signed up to have a transplant. It took a while but it was...
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Alejandro Arreola, Heart Transplant Recipient

I was a really sick man. I was so short of breath, and my legs and feet were swollen all the time. My...
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Brendan Alexander

Brendan Alexander, Waiting for a Kidney Transplant

My name is Brendan Alexander. I am a husband and a father of two and my story begins 12 years ago. I...
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January-2024

January 2024: Renee Mahaffey Harris. Featured in 2023 Calendar.

Being a registered organ donor means you may one day save or improve someone’s life. It is truly a gift...
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December

December: Jesiah Brock. Featured in 2023 Calendar.

When I was 18 months old, I was involved in a horrible accident that left me burned over a great area...
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Saint Joseph Health (Lexington)
Tuesday, April 29, at 12 p.m.
Baptist Health - Paducah
Wednesday, April 30, at 11 a.m. CST
All-Day Golf Tournament – Marshall University School of Medicine
Tuesday, April 29
Good Samaritan Hospital (Cincinnati)
Monday, April 28, at 10 a.m.
Location: Flag pole outside Dixmyth entrance
UK HealthCare Wall Ceremony
Saturday, April 26, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
National Pediatric Transplant Week
(Trust Website)
April 20 – April 26
Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital
Friday, April 25, at 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lobby
UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth
Friday, April 25, at 11:30 a.m.
Location: Flag pole
UK Softball Donate Life Game
Friday, April 25
National Pediatric Transplant Week
(Trust Website)
April 20 – April 26
Bethesda North Hospital
Thursday, April 24, at 12 p.m.
Location: In front of Chapel, near main elevators
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Thursday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m. CST
Missing Event
Thursday, April 24
National Pediatric Transplant Week
(Trust Website)
April 20 – April 26
Missing Event
Wednesday, April 23
National Pediatric Transplant Week
(Trust Website)
April 20 – April 26
Clinton Memorial Hospital
Tuesday, April 22, at 2:00 p.m.
National Pediatric Transplant Week
(Trust Website)
April 20 – April 26
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Monday, April 21, at 12 p.m.
Location: Sabin Auditorium
National Pediatric Transplant Week
(Trust Website)
April 20 – April 26
National Pediatric Transplant Week
(Trust Website)
April 20 – April 26
Baptist Health Floyd
Friday, April 18 at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Flag pole
Norton Audubon Hospital
Friday, April 18, at 1 p.m.
Norton Children's Hospital
Thursday, April 17, at 1 p.m.
The Jewish Hospital (Mercy Health in Kenwood)
Wednesday, April 16, at 11 a.m.
Location: Flag pole at ED Bay
St. Elizabeth Health
Wednesday, April 16, at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Training and Education Center
Baptist Hardin Hospital
Tuesday, April 15, at 11 a.m.
Location: Flag Pole
Bethesda Butler Hospital
Tuesday, April 15, at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lobby
Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital
Tuesday, April 15, at 12 p.m.
Location: Lobby
Cincinnati Reds / Jackie Robinson Series
Tuesday, April 15 at 6:40 p.m.
Share Your Decision Day
Saturday, April 12
Living Liver Donor Awareness - Cincinnati Reds
Friday, April 11
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Friday, April 11, at 10 a.m.
Location: Main Lobby
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m.
Location: Gardner Neuroscience Institute
Fleming County Hospital
Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m.
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
Friday, April 11, at 10:30 a.m.
Donate Life Blue & Green Day
Friday, April 11
National Donate Life Blue & Green Day
Friday, April 11
Living Liver Foundation Presents Living Donor Day
Friday, April 11
Create Donate Life Art
Thursday, April 10
Cincinnati Children’s Pediatric Panel
Thursday, April 10
McCullough Hyde Hospital
Thursday, April 10 at 9 a.m.
Pikeville Medical Center
Thursday, April 10 at 10 a.m.
Location: Flag Pole
Mercy Health - Kings Mill Hospital
Thursday, April 10, at 12 p.m.
Location: Lobby
Norton Clark Hospital (IN)
Thursday, April 10 at 12 p.m.
UK Softball Donate Life Game
Wednesday, April 9
Donate Life Flag Raising Day
Wednesday, April 9
UofL Health and UofL Health
Wednesday, April 9, at 12 p.m.
Location: Jewish Campus
UK HealthCare at UK Softball
Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m.
Location: John Cropp Stadium
Write A Message of Hope
Tuesday, April 8
Thank Your Healthcare Team
Monday, April 7
Make Blue & Green Treats
Sunday, April 6
FC Cincinnati Entitlement Game vs. New England
Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
UK Softball Donate Life Game
Saturday, April 5
Blue & Green Spirit Week Kickoff
Saturday, April 5
Dess Up Your Pet Day
Saturday, April 5
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Thursday, April 3, at 9 a.m.
Location: Huntington, WV
Saint Mary's Medical Center
Thursday, April 3, at 11:00 a.m.
Location: Huntington, WV
Donate Life Living Donor Day
Wednesday, April 2
Mercy Health - West Hospital
Wednesday, April 2, at 11 a.m.
Location: T-level auditorium
UC West Chester Hospital
Wednesday, April 2, at 1:00 p.m.
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital
Tuesday, April 1 at 11:30 p.m.
Location: Flag pole