What began as a simple problem with his knee, later revealed much more serious issues with his health: he and his mother Lilia learned that his kidneys were failing.
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Crooked River Ranch Man Wants to Circumnavigate the Globe -- He'll Need a Kidney First
Alvin "Al" Law is 69 and a retired rafting guide. He's currently on daily dialysis at his home, but one day -- after he has a kidney transplant -- he plans to sail around the world.
Everyday Heroes: Two-time Kidney Recipient Fights for Easier Path to Living Organ Donation
Since Alysia Yamasaki was 8 years old and got sick, she has spent her energy and passion advocating for organ donation, specifically, kidney transplants, of which she's had two.
Those Who Serve: Portland Women Advocate for Living Organ Donation
A group of Portland-area women known as Women Encouraging Living Donation (WELD) are advocating for living organ donation, and they've put their own actions behind their words. #WELDPDX
Organ Donation Brings Life from Tragedy
Each square on Donate Life Northwest's Threads of Life Quilt tells a different story. From 3-month-old, Rylee Jackson to adult heart recipients, Cindy McIntyre and Phil Weitz, the squares and the stories tell an incredible story about how "in the...
Heart Transplant Survivors Share Their Stories Through a Quilt
On Saturday, April 27, 2019, Donate Life Northwest unveiled their 21st Threads of Life Quilt to raise awareness for organ donations. Heart transplant recipients, Cindy McIntyre and Phil Weitz of Hermiston, Ore. were on hand to share their stories.
Hermiston Man's Life Was Save By an Organ Donor
In 2012, Phil Weitz had a heart attack. After several months of complications, Weitz went on the waiting list for a heart. Since his transplant, Weitz has devoted his time to informing others and encouraging them to become organ donors.
Threads of Life Unveils Quilt
The public is invited to an event that celebrates lives through by organ donation and transplant -- the Threads of Life quilt unveiling. The event also serves as a way to raise awareness about the critical need for organ donors.
Young Transplant Recipient Advocates for More Donors
Young kidney recipient, Bransen Fernando, shares his story for Pediatric Transplant Week.
Donate Life Plans Event on the Square
Looking ahead to 2019's Donate Life Month, Aimee Adelmann and Caitlin Feely want people to know that "Life is a Beautiful Ride."
Donate Life NW Hosting Bike Event to Raise Awareness
Donate Life Northwest is hosting the "Life is a Beautiful Ride" event at Pioneer Square to spread awareness of the need for donors while paying tribute to late cyclist and tissue donor, David Oliphant.