David Goldman remembers the day he received the call telling him his kidneys were failing. “I had gone to get my blood test for my marriage license,” he recalls. “My doctor called and said, ‘I have some bad news for you.’” Goldman was diagnosed with kidney disease. “I was 26 when I got that call. […]
PowerPlayer: Natasha Rogers
For Natasha Rogers, MD, PhD, a career in research wasn’t the first thing on her mind when she started medical school in her home country of Australia. After trying internal medicine and then nephrology, a specialty that focuses primarily on the kidneys, Dr. Rogers discovered a love of research. Today, she’s a researcher at the […]
Researching the Road to Recovery
Passionate about pulmonary rehabilitation and exercise strategies, researcher Dr. Dmitry Rozenberg, combines both interests in an emerging field in transplantation. Aiming to enhance physical functional ability and the quality of life for lung transplant candidates through his research, Dr. Rozenberg focuses on the significant impairments in skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function — all individual […]
PowerPlayer: 20 Years Later, Reg Green Still Inspires Organ Donation
Twenty years ago, Reg Green and his family headed to Italy for a vacation that sadly ended in tragedy. Late one night, Reg’s wife, Maggie, and their two young children, 7-year-old Nicholas and 4-year-old Eleanor, fell asleep as Reg drove back to their hotel. Suddenly, a car began to tail the Greens’ rental car. The car was […]
Inspired by Research
Kanishka Mohib, PhD, is passionate about transplantation. “Transplantation provides a cure,” he says. “When someone gets a transplanted heart, liver or kidney, you’re giving them life. You’re giving them a cure. Few fields can say that they have that kind of impact on patients.” As a researcher, Dr. Mohib spends a considerable amount of time […]
PowerPlayer Linda Ohler: Making Transplant Happen
Linda Ohler, MSN, RN, CCTC, FAAN, fell into transplantation by chance. “I started my career as a nurse in the intensive care unit, then in the cardiovascular ICU,” she says. “I was teaching in the cardiovascular nursing graduate program at Catholic University and two of my students who were sharing a transplant coordinator job were […]
AST President Attends White House Oval Office Signing of HOPE Act
AST President Dr. Dan Salomon was invited to join President Obama this afternoon/Thursday at the White House as he signs S. 330, the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act. Dr. Salomon will attend the very small ceremony in the Oval Office. AST played a very significant role, particularly in the U.S. House of Representatives, to garner […]
PowerPlayer: Alyssa Prinzi
We were recently contacted by a young transplant recipient, Allyssa Prinzi, who asked to share her personal story. First, we asked her an important question: Alyssa, what does being a PowerPlayer mean to you? A PowerPlayer is someone who isn’t afraid to take action for themselves and for others. Creating awareness of the act of […]
PowerPlayer: Dr. Maryl Johnson
A PowerPlayer is anyone who supports the life-saving cause of organ donation and transplantation, from the patients who receive transplants, to the donors and their families who make those transplants possible, to the medical professionals who arrange and perform the life-saving miracle of transplantation. They serve to remind us that we all have the Power2Save […]
PowerPlayer: Tara Kline
A PowerPlayer is anyone who supports the life-saving cause of organ donation and transplantation, from the patients who receive transplants, to the donors and their families who make those transplants possible, to the medical professionals who arrange and perform the life-saving miracle of transplantation. They serve to remind us that we all have the Power2Save lives. This week […]
PowerPlayer: Lindsey Kottwitz
A PowerPlayer is anyone who supports the life-saving cause of organ donation and transplantation, from the patients who receive transplants, to the donors and their families who make those transplants possible, to the medical professionals who arrange and perform the life-saving miracle of transplantation. They serve to remind us that we all have the Power2Save lives. This week […]
Official Power2Save Poster Download
The official Power2Save poster is now available for download! Support the Power2Save cause by proudly displaying it. YOU have the Power2Save!
“Modern Family” Star Receives Life-saving Kidney
Sarah Hyland, the 21-year-old actress who plays Haley Dunphy on the hit ABC sitcom “Modern Family”, underwent a successful kidney transplant this past April. Her story is a beautiful example of the miracle of transplantation. Read more of Sarah’s story, and consider making a donation to Power2Save to help move transplantation forward.
Become a PowerPlayer: Donate Now to the Power2Save Initiative
Show your support for Power2Save by donating to this powerful cause. Power2Save is dedicated to increasing public awareness around the importance of donating organs, advocating for patient health, and funding transplant research. With your help we can fund medical research to help develop ways to increase organ acceptance, enhance speed to recovery, and create a […]
USA Today special feature on future of transplants
USA Today speaks about organ regeneration and its affect on the future of transplants. Comedian George Lopez and Olympian Chris Klug share their personal stories in this special feature.
Joel Crouse Added to Power2Save Lineup
Joel Crouse has been added to the Power2Save lineup. This up and coming country artist brings to the stage music inspired by classic country acts like Hank Williams, Jr. and classic rock legends like Lynyrd Skynyrd.