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Stories of Hope

Katie

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Loved ones of Katie Hankins, affectionately known as “Katie Bug,” remember her as a kind, vibrant soul who was always radiating love and joy. After Katie passed away in May of 2025, she became an organ donor, saving and healing many lives. Katie’s family describe her as a spirited dancer whose laughter filled every room she entered. Katie’s loved ones had the opportunity to meet Ezequiel Espino, the man who received her heart and is alive today because of her generosity. Both families came together to honor Katie’s legacy and celebrate the life she helped save. “I’m going to work really hard so this heart keeps working,” said Ezequiel. “It’s an honor to have them as a second family.”

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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