This story was written by Michelle, Donor Wife In 2019, I watched as my husband of 22 years seemingly unraveled right before my eyes. He had always suffered from depression and post-traumatic stress syndrome. However, he was losing touch with reality, and I felt helpless. I was in deep grief from the loss of my […]
POWER PLAYER- SHIRENE
From Physician to Patient in 150 days This story was written by Shirene, lung recipient “It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.” – Psalm 18:32 From an outside perspective, my life over the past couple years seems far from perfect or ideal. And if I had heard my story […]
POWER PLAYER – ANSHA
This Story was written by Ansha, student and cofounder of Docs Against Donor Disparities My name is Ansha Gupta and for the past year, I have been working alongside three of my friends to start an initiative. We have been working to spread awareness of donor disparities and have been making an attempt to educate […]
POWER PLAYER – JOANNE
This story was written by Joanne, Heart Recipient While each transplant recipient has their own unique story, I have one as well. I was born with a complex congenital heart defect called transposition of the great arteries. Because of this, I underwent lifesaving heart surgery within the first few months of life. Growing up, I […]
February 14th is National Donor Day – Are You An Organ Donor?
For some, February 14th is filled with flowers, balloons, and chocolate hearts. But for those who advocate for organ donation, February 14th is a much bigger day – it’s National Donor Day. National Donor Day was established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Saturn Corporation and its United Auto Workers in 1998. […]
Power Player – Mary
By the time Mary was 12 years old, she had already received her second kidney transplant. After being on peritoneal dialysis for two years at 3-years-old, Mary’s kidneys completely failed by the age of 5. At 5 years old, Mary received her first kidney transplant. Both of Mary’s transplants were from deceased donors, as none […]
Power Player – Lisa Washington
Lisa was born with scarred kidneys. By age 7, she was diagnosed with kidney disease. At 7, Lisa didn’t quite know what that meant, but thankfully, she was able to have a normal childhood. She always knew she would eventually need a kidney transplant, but she continued to live her life, got married, and had […]
Power Player: Lou Ann
There are a number of online pleas for living organ donations for those in need of a kidney transplant. It is a difficult ask for those in need, and it is a significant sacrifice for those who choose to answer. Our latest Power Player, Lou Ann, was surfing the web one day in 2014 when […]
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: 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!
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 […]
