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Theresa Kehl of Bliss, NY, received a diagnosis of severe liver disease last year. The mother of five was a music teacher for 30 years. She remains active in church and health programs serving Wyoming County. Theresa needs a liver transplant and her friends and family are spreading the word, hoping that a living donor will come forward. “Without a transplant, I lose my mom,” said her daughter Sophia. “Right now our only hope is to find a donor.” Theresa is working with UR Med

Meredith Roberts of North Tonawanda is in need of a liver transplant. The 17-year-old suddenly fell ill and is now being treated at UPMC in Pittsburgh, where she and her family hope that she can soon receive a transplant from a living liver donor.

The New York State Department of Health in October announced the launch of the Living Donor Support Program to help cover eligible expenses associated with the living donation process. More than 8,000 people in the state are currently awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant. More than 7,000 of those are in need of a kidney transplant. More than 500 are in need of a liver transplant. A living donor can give one of their two kidneys, or a portion of their liver, to someone w

When John found out he needed a kidney transplant, Sunnie immediately volunteered to get tested to see if she was a match. Luckily, she was and she gave John a healthy kidney with zero hesitation! The transplant was a success, and John now has the energy to enjoy life and play with his 4-year-old.