Cody was so excited to become a registered organ, eye, and tissue donor that his mom, Valerie, took a picture of him with his license. Neither of them thought he would honor his decision to be a donor after being in a fatal accident later that day.
Gene Shimandle, the recipient of Cody's heart, was so moved by his gift of life that he set his sights on finishing the Aurora Turkey Trot just six months after the transplant. But what Gene accomplished next to honor Cody and raise awareness for donation was remarkable.
Being winded and out of breath was unusual for Griff Hill. He and his wife were active and had just returned from a ski...
"It's been 15 years, and it still brings me comfort that something positive came out of it." Rochelle Ogbuji, Donor Mom
Imagine being only 18 and having to make a donation decision for you mom. Joey Gase, know as a car driver and owner in...