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Jessica Goodrich: A Daughter’s Journey
One of Jessica's father's favorite sayings was, "It's a great day to be alive." When Jessica was in high [...]
“I Never Wanted To Be A Victim. I Wanted To Be A Survivor”
Life for Jamie Nieto was typical in 2003. He was a 19-year-old sophomore in college, playing college golf, spending time [...]
Kelvin’s New Heart
Kelvin Martin is many things. He’s a deejay (DJ Flash … watch out for him), a father, a husband and [...]
A Loving Mother Gives Life Lessons to Son, New Lessons to Others
Since the shooting that left him paralyzed from the waist down, Shawn has become one of Chicago’s leading [...]
Rachel Dean’s Spirit of Giving Will Always Be Remembered
As a donor in spirit, Rachel was a kind and compassionate person who left an indelible mark on the [...]
Maddie Finch Became a Tissue Donor and a Beacon of Hope For Others
Maddie Finch Jim Allmon is no stranger to the difficult task of knocking on the doors of families [...]
Julie Prangl: A Call No Parent Ever Wants to Get
When Julie Prangl took her son, Nick, for his driver’s license, they saw a sign for organ and [...]
Jonathan’s Second Chance
Jonathan Bell has accomplished a lot in the past year. He went to state in track, competed on the football [...]
The 14: Alice Siete-Nevel
Alice, center with her grandchildren When her mother needed a kidney transplant in 1996, Alice Siete-Nevel of Garden [...]
Do It For Tom: Suzie Sturm
If you search for Suzie Sturm using social media, you might find her using the hashtag #DoItForTom. Tom is the [...]
Champion: Colette Jordan
Colette, center In October of 2006, Lisle resident, Colette Jordan, received the news that she had an autoimmune [...]
Home of Love: Barb Thomas
James Love and Barb Thomas When Barbara Thomas rented out her home to the Love family she didn’t [...]
Dancing Again After a Kidney Transplant: Monica Fox
Monica Fox (center) The longer Monica Fox of Flossmoor, Ill. spent on the waiting list for a [...]
Livi Sonetz Lives On
Olivia “Livi” Sonetz was a force of nature — energetic, kind, unstoppable, fearless and unforgettable. Tragically, Livi, who was a [...]
Friday the 13th: Vince Shavers
Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in western cultures. Vince Shavers, a 52-year-old Naperville resident, said he never [...]
2018 Transplant Games of America: Jerry Taylor
College is supposed to be some of the best years of your life. During college, students not only learn how [...]