“We called him DJ V or Master Chef Viraj” recalls Dheran Shahi of his younger brother Viraj, who died waiting for a double lung and kidney transplant. “He was truly the best brother anyone could ask for. I was lucky he was mine” Dheran says sadly. The loss of his brother has had a significant...
What do purebred cattle, cross-country travel and nine grandchildren have in common? They are all part of Katrine and Ed Conroy’s unique love story. In the 37 years that Katrine and Ed have been married, they have weathered more adversity than most couples endure in a lifetime. Ed’s complicated health history began in 1991 when...
Organ donation saves lives. Thanks to organ donation and transplant research, recipients have the gift of time: time to spend with loved ones, time to make memories and time to pursue their dreams. Thanks to transplant research we can continue to help transplant recipients experience more Christmases. Numerous transplant recipients share how many Christmases they...
At just 18 years old, Cody Halfpenny has encountered more adversity in his young life than most people endure in a lifetime. Born with a congenital heart defect, Cody underwent four open heart surgeries before the age of two. For the next 11 years, Cody’s health remained stabled until he needed yet another heart surgery....
Born with a congenital heart condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome, 16-year-old Abby Farnsworth has lead a truly remarkable life. Before her fourth birthday, she went through three open heart surgeries. Then Abby’s parents were given the bleak news: their daughter needed a new heart to survive. The family had to uproot their lives in...
Jordan Marcia has encountered many obstacles and challenges since receiving a heart transplant at three years of age, but that has not stopped him from living life to the fullest. When you meet Jordan, you’ll quickly realize his ability to dream big is only surpassed by his determination. Now 21 years post transplant, Jordan has...
Living with cystic fibrosis meant a life in and out of hospitals for Miranda Frigon, a young mother whose radiant smile fills every room. Day-to-day tasks were a huge struggle. Decreasing lung function meant Miranda’s ability to enjoy time with her son was significantly affected. Two years ago, that all changed when Miranda received a...
There is a section on our family blog titled “Daddy’s Diary.” When my wife Elaine started documenting our journey with transplant after our newborn daughter Addison underwent a heart transplant, I thought I would be interested in writing as well. I think so far in six years I have written one post. I used to...