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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Dave
Dave lived a life centered around serving others and caring for the people around him. He was known as someone who would drop whatever he was doing to help a friend, a loved one, or someone in need, always putting others before himself. His loved ones say he was “generous, funny, loyal and the right […]
Will
After losing her brother, Will, Hannah is finding comfort in knowing his decision to become a donor gave others a second chance at life. She shares how his legacy continues to make an impact and why having conversations about organ, eye and tissue donation matters. “He was everything to so many people,” Hannah said. “He […]
Clayton
Beth and Larry Sparks will always remember their son Clayton as kindhearted, full of life, and the kind of person who made everyone feel like they belonged. In 2019, Clayton died at just 24 years old. Before his death, he made the decision to be an organ donor. That decision now lives on in multiple […]