Voices of Hope6.8.22

9 Life-Changing Transplants in May 2022

Male presenting heart and kidney transplant recipient Lukas has light tan skin, dark eyes, and short dark hair. He is smiling in a hospital setting with an oxygen tube over his face. To his right is a female presenting person with angle cut blonde hair and a big smile.

Female presenting double lung transplant recipient Bobbie has white skin with brown hair and light blue eyes. She is in a car wearing a red shirt and a gray sweater. She is wearing black square glasses and has an oxygen tube. She is smiling wide.

Male presenting kidney transplant recipient Lawrence has light brown skin, close cropped brown facial hair, very short styled dark hair, and dark eyes. He is wearing formal attire with a silver vest and tie.

Liver transplant recipient Salvatore is a middle aged male presenting individual wearing a navy blue t-shirt with an American bald eagle on it and a pair of glasses. Behind him is a NASCAR car on display.

Male presenting kidney transplant recipient Lafe Timothy has medium brown skin, black facial hair, and dark eyes and is wearing a backward black ball cap. To his right is his young son who has lighter colored skin and hair and a big smile.

Male presenting heart transplant recipient John is outdoors wearing a full dark blue suit, a red shirt, and a matching blue cowboy hat. His silver facial hair is visible.

Male presenting double lung transplant recipient Jay has light colored skin and is wearing a gray shirt with short sleeves and a pair of glasses around his neck. He has gray hair, dark eyes, and a gray handlebar mustache. He is holding a small baby in his right arm.

Male presenting double lung transplant recipient Jair has close cropped dark hair and dark eyes with a light mustache. He is wearing an oxygen tube.

Female presenting multi-visceral transplant recipient Catherine is smiling wide wearing a gray athletic sweater and bright pink athletic pants. She has blonde hair framing her gace and dark eyes with light tan skin. She is holding a black baby goat.

“My family and I want to thank every single person that has stood by us and supported us throughout this endeavor. Without your support and compassion we would have struggled…”

double lung

heart

heart and kidney

kidney

Lawrence Andre Naylor

liver

Salvatore Cannilla

multi-visceral

Catherine Gold

Decorative image of three Help Hope Live clients who received double lung transplants.

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Written by Emily Progin