Four-year-old Matteo Anello is waiting for his second heart transplant after being born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. He had open-heart surgery at one week old and received his first
On Valentine's Day, the city of Somerville hosted an event to promote organ and tissue donation, with support from local officials and New England Donor Services. The gathering highlighted the
February marks Health Awareness Month, with doctors stressing the importance of early detection in saving lives. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States,
February 14th, often celebrated as Valentine's Day, also serves as an important day to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donations. It is a time to recognize donors and
Ken Long, a 54-year-old veteran from Cincinnati, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure nearly a year ago. Despite his critical condition, he was recently informed by Christ Hospital that he
Tina Buck, 46, is one of the longest-surviving heart transplant recipients in the world, celebrating 31 years with her donor heart. At just 15 years old, she was an active
On National Donor Day, which coincides with Valentine’s Day, Dory Dills, the CEO of Gift of Life Michigan, appeared on Morning Plus to promote the importance of organ, eye, and
At just 39 days old, Eleanor Welsh has already endured a lifetime of medical battles. Diagnosed in the womb with congenital heart disease, she underwent open-heart surgery at just three
Paul Lasky, a survivor of a horrific acid attack, has regained partial vision in one eye thanks to a groundbreaking medical procedure using donated placenta tissue. In 2023, Lasky was
A growing medical controversy has erupted over the case of 12-year-old Adeline Deal, a relative of Senator JD Vance, who has reportedly been denied a heart transplant due to her
Two-year-old Cole is fighting for his life as he battles end-stage liver disease, with his parents anxiously waiting for a donor to save him. Born with health complications, Cole was
