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Born with a congenital kidney condition, his health began to decline rapidly. Simple things, like riding his bike, became exhausting as his kidney function dropped.

Elias’ loved ones turned to their community, hoping someone would match. Someone did.

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“He’s my friend… I didn’t want to see him go,” Michael said.

In a four-hour surgery, Michael donated his kidney, giving Matt a second chance at life.

Read the story: https://t.co/1wVHcnmpS4

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Her transplanted heart began to fail, and her kidneys started to shut down as well.

Doctors told Macey and her family that she would need a rare combined heart and kidney transplant.

https://t.co/x8vRTaCx4s

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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝, 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐞’𝐬 (WWII Vet) 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

His liver helped give someone else a second chance at life.

More: https://t.co/5YTXVBGcOZ

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At 14 mo/old, Claire received the call that changed everything, a donor liver had been found.

Today, Claire is 14 years old and thriving, and continues to grow into the life her family once feared she might never have.

Read more: https://t.co/zHtPWb88Xa

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Heartfelt congratulations to our DLNW volunteer and classroom educator, Lara Guroff! Lara, a heart recipient, has been nominated as a Woman of Impact in this year’s American Heart Association Go Red for Women Movement.

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Right now, Tyler’s story is a powerful reminder of why saying “yes” to organ donation matters. Every donor gives someone like Tyler a chance to live their next chapter.

https://t.co/Hd0EcDS12N

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Nearly 40 years ago, Shannon Lusby made history as the first woman in Oregon to receive a successful heart transplant. Doctors gave her five years to live. Shannon chose to live for so much more.

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Actor and director Jesse Eisenberg quietly did something extraordinary this winter. In December, 𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫. His reason was simple.

“It just seemed like an obvious thing to do.”

https://t.co/j2kFw6zMBw

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We’re excited to support the Kidney Month Community Celebration at Portland State University — and we need volunteers to join us!

Find out how to sign up here: https://t.co/RoQkysUWia

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“𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.”

Hip-hop icon Christopher “Kid” Reid is recovering after receiving a lifesaving heart transplant.

Read more: https://t.co/OPuaMdpIWu

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What an incredible 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥! DLNW staff and volunteers spent the day connecting with community members and elected officials about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

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When Emmett became seriously ill last fall, he faced weeks in the hospital — but never lost his humor. Nurses adored him.

Emmett’s generosity now lives on — in the healing of others

https://t.co/EYB66x2TWy

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“𝐇𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫,” Nichole shared.

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At 15, Kaitlin Seigel couldn’t eat, couldn’t keep up with her friends, and couldn’t understand why she felt so sick and exhausted. Her kidneys were functioning at just 10%, and her world was shrinking around her.

Read more: https://t.co/2qLeR9z41w

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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬. Nearly 43,000 Black donors to date have given the gift of life, and their generosity has transformed thousands of futures.

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“It was a long shot,” Dan said. “But when the tests were complete, it wasn’t a perfect match — just very close.” Close enough to give Dan a second chance.

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On Tuesday, our partners at VisionGift hosted an important meeting and tour with Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Maxine Dexter.

Leaders from Cascade Life Alliance, Solvita, and Donate Life Northwest came together to share how we collectively work to save lives!

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Now 36, he’s living a normal life again in Mattapan, thanks to an anonymous organ donor, whose transplanted heart is now ticking inside Boakye-Yiadom’s 6-foot-7 frame.

https://t.co/ecZDHCS1QT

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Laura and Sandy from the DLNW team were just at Battle Ground HS in November, and we’re so grateful for every chance to educate students about organ, eye, and tissue donation.

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