Giving Life : Inspirational Stories of Hope for Organ Donors and Recipients

by Falsey, Tom; Jackson, James A.

• ISBN13: 9780979549618
• ISBN10: 0979549612
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-07-11
• Publisher: Crystal Vision Books

Summary

Giving Life is a collection of compelling stories about organ transplantation. Each chapter chronicles a tale of how the life-saving technology has impacted life in a very personal way - including the author's own story of how he donated a kidney without knowing who would receive it. These inspirational stories help the reader learn about the need for organ transplantation, and include stories about: o Chris Klug, who had a liver transplant and went on to win an Olympic medal o Lyric Marie Benson, an inspirational actress who was just coming into her own when her life was tragically ended with a gunshot.o Catherine Herridge who donated a part of her liver to her infant son.o Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Kenneth Moritsugu who twice had to make a very difficult choice to donate the organs of a loved one.The beautiful illustrations by artist James A. Jackson help put a face to the science of transplantation. Faces of hope in a life restored with the gift of life, and faces of life cut short due to a sudden and tragic occurrence.Charts and information from the United Network for Organ Sharing and the National Kidney Foundation graphically define the need. Helpful guidelines tell the reader how to help assure his wishes are carried out at the time of death, and give comfort to family members.

Author Biography

Tom Falsey has a passion for organ donor awareness and his passion is backed up with action. Tom was the first anonymous kidney donor at The Nebraska Medical Center and he is one of five kidney donors in his extended family. Tom has been on the bone marrow registry for over fifteen years and has donated more than 75 units of blood components.Tom Falsey has served on numerous boards and committees involved in organ donation including: United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Board of Directors (2005 û 2008), Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Board of Directors (2005 û 2008), National Kidney Foundation (NKF) serving Kansas and Western Missouri Board of Directors (2007), UNOS Living Donor Committee (2006 û 2008) and UNOS Nominating Committee (2007).Mr. Falsey has been widely quoted in local and national media including; Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CBS Early Show, People magazine, and the National Examiner.