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Outside on a patio, Josh Raymond is pictured with his kidney donor Shiloh. They wear matching black cartoon kidney shirts with the text Kidney Buddies for Life. Shiloh has light skin, brown eyes, and curly brown hair. Josh is a head taller than Shiloh and has light skin, blue eyes, short gray hair, and a gray beard. In the lower right corner of the photo is a logo that says Touched by Transplant with flowering green and teal vines.
Voices of Hope | 4.27.26

The Gift of Life and “Kelly the Kidney”: Joshua Cole Raymond

Josh’s loving community met and exceeded their fundraising goal with Help Hope Live, raising over $14,700 in Josh’s honor. Full of gratitude, their family moved forward knowing this gift and the fundraising campaign behind it would bring Josh new hope: being the first male in 3 generations to live past age 50.

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Thomas McClain in his police attire with his squad.
Voices of Hope | 4.27.26

An Officer’s Gifts and the Gift of Life: Thomas McClain

Tom’s loving community turned to Help Hope Live to fundraise for the gift of life. In less than 1 month, the community raised over $20,500 for Help Hope Live in Tom’s honor, including raising over $13,000 in the first week.

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Noelle Doughty pre-transplant.
Voices of Hope | 4.27.26

Transplant Cost Help for a Radiant Songstress: Noelle Doughty

In the first 10 days of fundraising, the campaign in Noelle’s honor raised over $14,000. In the first month, the campaign surpassed $48,000.

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Keith Henry and Nicole Henry with Jen Smilg from Help Hope Live.
Voices of Hope | 4.15.26

Community-Led Hope for Transplant Families: Keith Henry

Keith would need a kidney transplant to keep moving forward as a devoted football coach and faith-filled family man. His community raised over $100,000 for Help Hope Live in Keith’s honor.

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A black and white photo of Tim Fuller and his daughter Tanis in the hospital after Tanis donated a kidney to Tim in April 2025. Text reads Touched by Transplant.
Voices of Hope | 6.11.25

Touched by Transplant: My Daughter, My Donor

Tim Fuller and his family discuss the emotional road leading up to a living kidney donation from his daughter, Tanis, in 2025.

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Four women in a hair salon including Jessica Stoddard at fundraiser in honor of Rosemary Stoddard with Rally for Rosemary t-shirts.
Voices of Hope | 5.12.25

A Family’s Journey to Transplant with Jessica and Rosemary Stoddard

Learn how Rosemary Stoddard’s community and her daughter, Jessica, came together with creative fundraising to fuel hope for her future.

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Kidney transplant recipient Joanna McCray with the text Touched by Transplant Ambassador Story.

Sharing Hope with Strangers: Joanna’s Story

Joanna McCray went from grateful kidney transplant recipient to dedicated Help Hope Live Ambassador.

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Two heart-shaped pillows with anatomical hearts on them. Part of the Touched by Transplant series 2025 for John Hope and Karen Hope.

In the Name of Hope: Two Siblings Touched by Transplant

Karen Hope raised funds with Help Hope Live for a heart transplant. 7 years later, her brother did the same.

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Transplant recipient Liz Casperite with text Touched by Transplant Ambassador Story.
Voices of Hope | 4.30.25

A Stranger Turned Kidney Sister, and Life After Transplant: Liz’s Story

A stranger saved her life – transplant fundraising made the gift of life possible. This is Liz’s story.

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Transplant recipient Liz Barnett shows off her Help Hope Live hoodie with Jen Smilg from Help Hope Live at an outdoor event. Graphic reads Touched by Transplant Ambassador Story.
Voices of Hope | 4.22.25

Fundraising, Serendipity, and Second Life: Liz’s Story

Heart and liver transplant recipient Liz Barnett leaned on Help Hope Live for transplant fundraising in her time of need.

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