Stories about organ and tissue donation
How did a donor organ change a recipient's life? And what does donation mean for the donor's surviving relatives? Read the personal stories of recipients, patients on the waiting list, and donor families here.
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‘My mother gave others a second life’
Michelle lost her mother to a brain hemorrhage. Two years later, she looks back: with sadness, but also with pride and gratitude.
‘I feel reborn’
Denice was deathly ill, her life was at a standstill. After 3.5 years of waiting, she receives a donor liver. This is how she gets her life back.
'His strong 19-year-old organs still had a life to live'
Joris saved four lives with his organs. His mother Nicole talks about his choice, the farewell, and the lasting memory.
‘An annual donor memorial and celebrating that I am alive’
Due to a rare lung disease, Kim lived a limited life. Until she received donor lungs.
'When she said she wanted to be a donor, I went completely silent'
Baby Ziva quickly needed a liver transplant. Her aunt stepped in and donated a piece of her liver.
‘It is a comfort that Tom gave others chances at life’
After an accident, Tom gave others a new life through organ donation. His mother Elly shares her story about farewell, support, and hope.
‘Eye tissue is a special gift’
Wendy received a prosthetic eye after a melanoma in her eye. Thanks to donor eye white, it looks almost natural.
Enjoying simple things
Since her heart transplant, Carla appreciates every day. She feels great respect for people who decide to donate.
‘I would do it all over again’
Iris donated a kidney to Christel. Even though they didn't know each other.
