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(VIDEO) A rare cancer. A rare weapon. Curtis Jackson’s inspiring story of survival featured image
(VIDEO) A rare cancer. A rare weapon. Curtis Jackson’s inspiring story of survival
Marty Velasco Hames
July 2, 2025

Curtis Jackson was living his dream life — a loving and supportive wife, three wonderful kids, and a future that looked as bright as could[...]

Jennifer’s Long Journey to a Kidney Transplant Leads to Renewed Health featured image
Jennifer’s Long Journey to a Kidney Transplant Leads to Renewed Health
Joel Streed
July 28, 2017
Better Communication Paves the Way for Dramatic Change in Carolyn Ostrout’s Health featured image
Better Communication Paves the Way for Dramatic Change in Carolyn Ostrout’s Health
Joel Streed
July 24, 2017
The Sky’s the Limit for College Freshman After Double-Lung Transplant featured image
The Sky’s the Limit for College Freshman After Double-Lung Transplant
Joel Streed
July 17, 2017
Young Mom’s Long Wait Ends With Gift of a New Heart featured image
Young Mom’s Long Wait Ends With Gift of a New Heart
Joel Streed
June 9, 2017
Two-Time Kidney Transplant Recipient Builds a Life-Giving Legacy featured image
Two-Time Kidney Transplant Recipient Builds a Life-Giving Legacy
Joel Streed
May 11, 2017
After a Liver Transplant, Financial Adviser Turns to Helping Others featured image
After a Liver Transplant, Financial Adviser Turns to Helping Others
Joel Streed
April 7, 2017
Friend’s Generosity and Successful Transplant Give Maikki Nekton a New Way of Looking at the World featured image
Friend’s Generosity and Successful Transplant Give Maikki Nekton a New Way of Looking at the World
Joel Streed
March 31, 2017
Heart Transplant Puts an Active Athlete Back in Action featured image
Heart Transplant Puts an Active Athlete Back in Action
Joel Streed
March 13, 2017
Paired Kidney Donation Opens the Door to a More Active, Independent Life for Kathy Allen featured image
Paired Kidney Donation Opens the Door to a More Active, Independent Life for Kathy Allen
Joel Streed
January 26, 2017
‘You Never Think About a Living Donor Until Someone You Love Needs One’ featured image
‘You Never Think About a Living Donor Until Someone You Love Needs One’
Joel Streed
January 5, 2017
Paired Kidney Donation Offers a Unique Way Forward for Transplant Recipient featured image
Paired Kidney Donation Offers a Unique Way Forward for Transplant Recipient
Joel Streed
December 30, 2016
Teen Receives Thorough, Compassionate Care Before, During and After a Heart Transplant at Mayo Clinic featured image
Teen Receives Thorough, Compassionate Care Before, During and After a Heart Transplant at Mayo Clinic
Joel Streed
December 8, 2016

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