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Amber Robinson Wylie, TX Team Arizona June 28, 1985 - April 15, 2001 Amber gave me a second at life Amber was 15 1/2 when she gave me a second chance. Every day I try to honor her by living life to the fullest. Thank You Amber for the gift of life.

Michael Nolan Yonkers, NY Team LiveOnNY May 26, 1992 - October 09, 2015 Michael's Memory Michael Nolan is my younger brother and best friend. Michael accomplished in 23 years that some couldn’t in a lifetime by being drafted into the MLB in 2014 by the Oakland Athletics. Michael was an amazing person that loved life, live to have fun, smart, hard working, and had so many more great attributes. Michael is not only my hero but a hero to many other because he saved six peoples lives by donating his organs. Michael’s Story was all across the county and overseas because he is the innocent Oakland Athletics baseball player that was killed in a drive by shooting in Yonkers 2015. Michael just wasn’t a great friend, an amazing brother, outstanding son, but he was a person you would come across once in a lifetime. Michael is missed remarkably by many and his legacy will forever live on!

Patrick Lee Miller Anderson, SC Team South Carolina March 22, 1990 - September 26, 1992 Little Lamb of God Two-year-old Patrick had curly hair, a continuous grin, and an aversion to naps! He loved puppies, and always wanted to go play “ ‘side ” in the sandbox. He adored his six-year-old brother, Matthew, and constantly followed him around trying to imitate him. They loved building tents out of blankets! Patrick was raised in church and was a regular member of his Sunday School class. Once he came home telling me (his mom) all about Potiphar...except I couldn’t understand his pronunciation of that name! His Sunday school teacher had to interpret. He spent his last day celebrating my 29th birthday and eating macaroni with both hands! We had no idea he would not awaken from that afternoon nap.... He helped others with his donation. But mostly, he helped me. And still does. Such love. Such joy. Such a legacy.

BECOME A DONOR HERO Sign Up on the National Donate Life Registry Every registration serves as a sign of hope to the thousands awaiting a lifesaving transplant. While over 95% of Americans support organ donation, only about 60% are officially registered. You can bridge that gap in less than two minutes. Register Here Learn More Interested in Living Donation? Joining the National Donate Life Registry registers you for organ, eye, and tissue donation upon death. To learn about becoming a living donor for a kidney or a portion of a liver, visit the UNOS Living Donation Portal (linked below) or contact a local transplant center. Learn More The Impact: By the Numbers 100,000+ men, women, and children are currently on the national transplant waiting list. 85% of everyone on the national waiting list is waiting for a kidney. 1 Donor can save up to 8 lives and heal more than 75 people through tissue and cornea donation. 5,600 People in the U.S die each year while on the transplant waiting list. Every 8 Minutes another person is added to the waiting list. 13 People die every single day while waiting for an available organ. 1 Million Transplants The U.S. has transplanted over one million organs.

Richard Wiese Greenleaf, WI Team Wisconsin June 06, 1953 - July 25, 2008 Missing you doesn't get easier... only longer Wonderful dad, brother & husband. Owned and operated an Alfalfa mill which had a trucking fleet of 23 semis hauling small grains throughout the Midwest. He was also in partnership with 4 brothers on a 2,500 head dairy farm with 5,000 acres of crops. But he still had time to enjoy his family. He is missed.

Tom Kaiserauer Chicago, IL Team Illinois August 30, 1965 - October 30, 2006 My hero donor Tom Your gift of life became my miracle. I am who I am because of you.

Sandra Rowles Ridgeway, MO Team MO-KAN May 27, 1938 - April 09, 1999 A Guardian Angel My mom, was a wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, she was one of the most loving and caring people around. My parents were married for 41 years before her death in April 1999. They had 4 daughters, and 1 son, and many Grandchildren. She loved to crochet and do crafts.Upon her death she Donated her eyes giving sight to 2 people, and she was also able to donate tissue. Mom, you are a Hero, as with all Donors. Mom, you are missed every day by all of us. Love you: Your Children, Grand Children., and Great Grand Children

Emilio Gonzales Jr. Plainview, TX Team Utah-Idaho January 27, 1959 - January 05, 2005 In Loving Memory of Emilio C. Gonzales Jr. A generous, selfless and beloved husband, father, brother and son. Thank you for your gift of life. You will forever be our hero and in our hearts. We love you and will never forget you. Freddy Rodriguez Jr. & family

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About the Transplant Life Foundation Founded in 2011, Transplant Life Foundation is the nation’s leading advocacy nonprofit dedicated to supporting every corner of the donation and transplantation community. We serve transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, individuals on the waiting list, caregivers, transplant professionals, and supporters across the United States and internationally. Working alongside partners like the American Society of Transplantation, Donate Life America, organ procurement organizations, and over 250 transplant centers, we build connection, awareness, and life-saving support. View Our Inititatives Our Why The transplant journey does not end when a surgery is complete or a gift is given; it is a lifelong path. Behind every statistic is a human story: a family waiting for a second chance, a donor family seeking solace in a selfless gift, a recipient navigating life post-transplant, or a living donor making extraordinary sacrifices. We exist because no one should walk this journey alone. We believe that by creating spaces where courage is celebrated, knowledge is shared, and connections are made, we transform hope into lasting community. Every initiative we launch and every story we share is driven by a single purpose: to honor the gift of life and empower the extraordinary people who sustain it. Who We Serve Organ, eye, and tissue donation creates a deeply connected network of individuals bound by courage, hope, and generosity. We serve every voice in this movement—turning personal experiences into collective strength and nationwide advocacy. Transplant Recipients Recipients represent the remarkable triumph of transplantation, overcoming life-threatening medical issues to embrace a second chance. Yet, this new beginning brings lifelong health management, emotional processing, and lifestyle adjustments. The Transplant Life Foundation supports recipients by offering vital resources to navigate post-transplant trends, medical updates, and wellness through TransplantNATION magazine. Through the Transplant Games of America, we give recipients a national stage to celebrate health, honor their donors, compete in athletic events, and build lifelong bonds with peers who understand their journey. Donor Families Donor families make the ultimate decision in moments of profound loss, leaving a selfless legacy of life that lives on through others. The Transplant Life Foundation provides solace, recognition, and healing spaces where families can honor their loved ones. Through dedicated programming at the Transplant Games and feature stories in TransplantNATION magazine, we keep donor legacies alive. We uplift donor families by connecting them with grateful recipients, ensuring they know their loved one’s gift will be celebrated forever. Living Donors Living donors demonstrate extraordinary generosity by stepping forward to give the gift of health to another. The Transplant Life Foundation celebrates, recognizes, and advocates for living organ and tissue donors across the country. We uplift living donors through specialized athletic competitions and national recognition events at the Transplant Games of America, while sharing inspiring donor journeys in TransplantNATION magazine. By connecting living donors with a broader support network, we elevate their voices to advocate for legislative protections and inspire new donors nationwide. Future Recipients & Those Awaiting Transplant For the more than 100,000 individuals on waiting lists and hundreds of thousands undergoing dialysis or medical care, waiting for an organ, eye, or tissue transplant can feel overwhelming. The Transplant Life Foundation serves as a vital bridge of hope and information. We support future recipients by providing accessible educational content on medical advances and wellness strategies through TransplantNATION . Moreover, seeing thousands of thriving recipients at the Transplant Games offers tangible proof that a vibrant, active second chance is waiting on the other side. Caregivers Behind every transplant journey stand caregivers: family members, partners, and friends whose devotion provides daily strength, coordination, and care. The Transplant Life Foundation recognizes that caregivers face their own unique physical and emotional demands. We uplift caregivers by offering dedicated community networks and educational guidance in TransplantNATION . Caregivers find validation, relief, and a supportive community that reminds them they never have to carry the weight alone. Supporters Friends, family members, corporate partners, volunteers, and advocates form the heart of our national movement. Driven by love and dedication, supporters raise vital awareness, champion state and national donor registries, and fund life-changing initiatives. The Transplant Life Foundation connects supporters through volunteer opportunities at the Transplant Games of America, community fundraising tools, and advocacy campaigns. We give supporters the platform to turn personal connection into active national advocacy that elevates organ, eye, and tissue donation nationwide. Professionals Transplant surgeons, nurses, social workers, OPO coordinators, and donation specialists work in high-stakes environments where loss of life transforms into second chances. The Transplant Life Foundation works alongside leading medical societies and procurement organizations to highlight and celebrate these frontline healthcare heroes. Through recognition and partnership at the Transplant Games, collaborative advocacy coalitions, and featured professional insights in TransplantNATION , we honor their dedication, amplify their research, and foster deep connections across the medical community. The Transplant Community HUB works as a central online space to connect, support, and empower all of these groups year-round. Learn More

Zachary Flowers Zeeland, MI Team Ohio July 21, 1987 - October 17, 2005 Living for him and because of him! Loved and remembered by all. I never had the chance to meet Zachary, but was fortunate to live on through his donation. Getting to know my donor family has been such a blessing and has given me an idea of how silly, fun loving, and kind Zachary was. Even in death, he gave the ultimate, selfless gift and that says more than I ever could about what an amazing person Zachary Flowers was.

Brian Wynne Milford, CT Team Liberty January 15, 1983 - April 17, 1998 Always Remembered, Always in My Heart Brian enjoyed and lived everyday of his short 15 years on earth to the fullest. He would have been so happy to know through his death two individuals now have the gift of sight. I will always continue to be so proud of my son for giving this very special gift.