Our Heroes
Every act of donation carries a life-saving legacy of compassion. These stories honor the heroes behind each gift.FEATURED STORY
Chris and Judy Le Honor Their Uncle
Organ donation is deeply rooted in family, tradition, and love. Through siblings Chris and Judy Le, we see how their uncle, Huan Chau, becoming a donor hero strengthened their family as a whole.
“Being an organ donor is the most beautiful way you can leave a lasting impression in the world.”
The Story Archive
The Dawkins Family Are BrookeStrong
“This is our mission. We want people to know that your loved one left the best gift they could leave another human being.”
Jose’s Legacy Lives On Through His Family and Friends
“He leaves as a hero – a super hero – because he saved five people. One of the greatest things you could do.”
A Little Boy with a Big Heart
“I’m glad I got to be his mom, and I was glad that I was able to come to the decision of saying ‘yes’ to organ donation and help someone else still have their baby.”
Donor Hero Deja’s Loved Ones Reflect on Her Legacy
“My baby was the light. She was the light wherever she went.”
Donor Mom Tamaria Finds a Path Forward
“I think it was just God telling me... ‘Why not donate his organs to someone else that they may have a chance to live a longer life?’”
How Two Moms Stood in the Gap for Each Other
“Michelle said to me, ‘If you decide that this is what you want to do, I will stand in the gap for Solomon in the operating room like you stood in the gap for Ashley when she was first here.’”
The Choque-Quispe Family Remember Their Donor Hero, Luis
“He will always live on in our hearts through every act of love we do.”
Why Kory’s Family Was Glad He Registered as a Donor
“Him being an organ donor definitely helped ease the pain because now others will live.”
How Carmen Vargas Took Comfort In Honoring Her Mother's Wishes
“And that’s exactly the person she was. ‘Til her last breath, she gave.”
Chris and Judy Le Honor Their Uncle
“Being an organ donor is the most beautiful way you can leave a lasting impression in the world.”
Chris Pinder's Legacy of Love
“When he passed away, a seed was sown. And the seed has blossomed and bloomed into something so much greater.”
These heroes and families chose the life-saving legacy of donation.