At the Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center, every organ transplant story is a unique story of hope that can bring reassurance to thousands of others.
A Living Gift: Kidney Transplant Stories
Dawn Dupree traveled all the way from England to have her kidney transplant at Methodist.
Marcy Shipp saved three lives by donating a kidney through the Methodist donor swap program.
Candace Wathan, who had suffered from diabetes since childhood, got a new lease on life through a kidney-pancreas transplant.
Kenneth King received the most loving and life-changing gift a spouse could give: a new kidney from his wife, Angie.
A Brand New Beat: Heart Transplant Stories
Rochelle Johnson’s quest for a healthy heart led to Methodist; now she enjoys every minute of her busy life with three kids.
Brian Gilliam’s new heart got him back on the golf course and back into life with his family.
Giving the Breath of Life: Lung Transplant Stories
Phil Langford was completely dependent on an oxygen machine until a lung transplant at Methodist set him free.
Jose Erasmo Lopez nearly lost his life to pulmonary fibrosis, until a loving donor family gave him a second chance.
Sharon Harbers was just 36 years old when a double lung transplant gave her a new lease on life.
A Double Blessing: Heart-Lung Transplant Stories
Mandi Lusby wasn’t content with just recovering from her heart/double-lung transplant—she went on to win six medals at the Transplant Games.
A Bridge to Transplant: Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
Cloyd Powell received an LVAD device that helped this retired soldier bridge the gap until a donor heart became available.
New Hope for Diabetics: Islet Transplant Stories
Susan Bienduga suffered from chronic pancreatitis for over 10 years; now an islet transplant lets her lead a pain-free life.
If you have any questions about organ transplants at the Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center, call us at 713-441-5451.
