Amy

Eleven years ago, Amy was balancing life as a busy mom of three when she got news that would change everything: a breast cancer diagnosis. After a bilateral mastectomy, she had reconstructive surgery that used donated tissue, a gift that played a big part in her recovery.

As a longtime nurse, Amy shared she had some knowledge on the organ and tissue donation process. But becoming a recipient herself gave her a whole new perspective. She realized that donation isn’t only about lifesaving organ transplants, it can also mean restoring health, confidence, and hope through tissue.

Her experience deepened her gratitude and strengthened her passion for helping others. Over the years, Amy has witnessed the many sides of donation. She saw patients waiting for transplants, families making the decision to give, and recipients whose lives were forever changed. Now, she carries that understanding into both her work and her everyday life. Amy shared that her experience has given her a deeper understanding of gratitude each day. “I wake up every morning and that’s one of my first thoughts every morning. just being grateful I’m here with my daughters,” Amy shared. Her journey has inspired her to live a life full of love and purpose, and to encourage others to consider the lifesaving and healing impact of organ, eye and tissue donation.