Kidney-Intestine Recipient Regains Independence

Once confined to intravenous feedings, Andrea Slover can now eat freely, thanks to new intestines and a kidney. Read More

Patient Stories

Ill Toddler Grows Up Healthy with Mother’s Liver 
August 17, 2010 - Robbie Stratakos received his liver transplant at age 3. Now that he’s older, Robbie helps raise awareness about organ donation.

 

No More "Missed Opportunities" for Liver Recipient 
August 17, 2010 - Weakened by a severe case of hepatitis C, family man Edward Infante — rejuvenated by a new liver — can now attend all his sons’ sports events.

 

Desire to Donate Spurs Lifestyle Change 
August 17, 2010 - When his daughter needed a kidney transplant, Carlos Caceres lost weight and controlled his blood pressure in order to donate. Now he and his daughter both live healthy lives.

 

Dual Organ Transplant Saves Man Whose Brother Died of Same Disease  
August 17, 2010 - One month after receiving a kidney-liver transplant, John McGowan was back at work. He’s grateful for the life-saving opportunity his brother never had.

 

Baby Girl Receives Part of Her Father’s Liver 
August 17, 2010 - Lia Stapleton, born with biliary atresia, now has a healthy future, thanks to her father’s decision to donate part of his liver to save her life.

 

New heart saves infant with cardiomyopathy 
August 17, 2010 - New Jersey boy Christopher Piccininni got a new lease on life with a Heart Transplant at just 6 months old.

 

Kidney-Intestine Recipient Regains Independence 
August 17, 2010 - Once confined to intravenous feedings, Andrea Slover can now eat freely, thanks to new intestines and a kidney.

 
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