In tonight’s Health Watch segment, the importance of organ donation, both through deceased donation and living donation, is emphasized. A young woman named Quinn shares her story of being saved by a liver transplant and expresses her gratitude towards her donor. Quinn is now dedicated to helping others live healthier lives and plans to study psychology to understand how stress affects the body and immune system. Viewers are encouraged to consider living donation, as livers can regenerate to about 80% of their original volume within weeks. For more information on organ donation, visit the CBS Colorado website.
Tonight in Health Watch, we shed light on the critical importance of organ donation, whether posthumously or through living donors. Quinn Hanrahan from Steamboat Springs shared her remarkable journey of survival, as she was saved by a liver transplant from a deceased donor. Diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis at 14, Quinn’s sister was set to be her living donor when they received the life-changing call for a liver match, highlighting the profound impact of organ donation in saving lives.
Grateful for the second chance given to her, Quinn is now dedicated to helping others lead healthier lives. She expressed her difficulty in finding words to thank her donor’s family for the gift of life she received and is determined to make her life meaningful by studying psychology, specifically focusing on psychoneuroimmunology. Quinn’s story emphasizes the transformative power of organ donation and the incredible impact it can have on not just individual lives, but entire communities.
For those inspired by Quinn’s story and looking to make a difference through living donation, the possibility of donating a portion of one’s liver offers hope as it regenerates up to 80% of its original volume within weeks. Those interested in exploring organ donation opportunities can find more information on CBS Colorado’s website. Spencer Wilson, reporting from the High Country, showcases stories of resilience and compassion amidst our mountain communities, encouraging individuals to consider the profound impact they can have through organ donation.
