Stories of Hope
Bryan
In December 2021, Bryan’s life was put on hold when he was diagnosed with chronic liver disease. After 12 surgeries and two challenging years, he received a liver transplant in December 2023, a true gift of life. Since his transplant, Bryan has poured himself into recovery, putting in over 1,000 miles of walking to rebuild his strength and find joy in movement again. He was able to retire as Middle School Principal in Littleton at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. He feels endless gratitude toward his donor and their family, his loved ones, and the amazing medical team who supported him every step of the way. He now shares his story and encourages people to check the box ‘yes’ to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor. “It’s a simple decision for you and life-changing for our community,” Bryan said. “You have the power to transforms the lives of others, just as my donor has transformed mine.”
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Cindy
When Cindy Corlett lost her daughter Molly, her world shattered. But even in the heartbreak, knowing that Molly saved five lives through organ donation became a source of healing. Molly had proudly checked the box when she got her license at 16. That one decision has kept her memory alive in the most meaningful way. […]
Stef Duer
Stef never imagined that the work she’d one day dedicate her life to would become the very thing that helped her heal. She began her work as a Donor Family Coordinator at Donor Alliance a few years ago, supporting families through the process of organ, eye and tissue donation after loss. But her connection to […]
Aris & Dom
For Aris, a longtime DMV employee, asking people if they want to register as donors is part of his everyday work. But one day, a man walked up to him with a red rose and changed everything. The man told Aris that years ago, he was on a transplant waitlist and that because Aris asked […]