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 surviving relatives of donors here.
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'I thought: a donor organ is for sick people, right?'
In 2012, Jelger van der Weij from Amsterdam is a student with a part-time job. After some vague symptoms, his world is suddenly turned upside down: he has liver cancer. In 2015, he receives a donor liver: the first of three.
‘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 came to 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 had another lifetime to go'
Joris saved four lives with his organs. His mother Nicole talks about his choice, the farewell and the lasting memory.
‘An annual donor commemoration 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 urgently needed a liver transplant. Her aunt came to the rescue and donated a piece of her liver.
‘It is a comfort that Tom has given others the chance of 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 sclera, it looks almost natural.
Enjoying simple things
Ever since her heart transplant, Carla appreciates every day. She feels great respect for people who decide to donate.
