Transplant Patient Stories

3 lifesaving surgeries and a second chance (VIDEO)

Carey Stanton

April 8, 2026

What began as a routine check for swelling quickly turned Randy Ramey's life upside down. When pneumonia and swelling were diagnosed as stage 4 cirrhosis of the[...]

Jerry Costello starts life after public service with new liver

Alex Osiadacz

November 25, 2022

Mayo Clinic Connect brings together 2 women with leukemia, 46 years apart

Joel Streed

November 20, 2022

Brothers mark 40th transplant anniversary

Joel Streed

July 21, 2022

A new heart, new hope for a newborn

Joel Streed

June 9, 2022

Celebrating 10-years with a new heart – just like her big sister

Joel Streed

May 26, 2022

Pancreas transplant to cure diabetes

Joel Streed

November 19, 2021

Mystery gift of liver for Mayo patient leads to chance emotional meeting

Joel Streed

September 13, 2021

Liver transplant helps Bob Lemoine pay it forward

Joel Streed

August 5, 2021

Pat Lacy reflects on double lung transplant to treat pulmonary hypertension

Joel Streed

November 9, 2020

Sparked by a Desire to Help Someone in Need, Kidney Chain Offers Life Renewed

Joel Streed

December 20, 2019

After ‘Just Surviving’ on Dialysis, Canna Celebrates Life With a New Kidney

Joel Streed

November 25, 2019

Motorcycle Dreaming After Two Heart Transplants

Joel Streed

November 15, 2019

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