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Anna Reidenbach

Liver Recipient

As a Donate Life Arizona volunteer, Anna shares
her lifesaving story of hope.

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Noel Rivera Fuentes

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Alysson’s dad, Noel, saved many
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Heart Recipient

Oliver’s life was saved by a generous organ donor.

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1 day ago

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Have you wondered what placenta donation can do? June is #WoundCareAwareness Month and placenta donation can play an important role in healing long-term wounds. After a scheduled c-section, moms can donate their placenta to heal others.

Anyone who meets Pete will tell you he loves to make people laugh. A Marine officer and proud father of three, Pete enjoys spending his retirement years gardening, cooking, and fishing.

A fishing trip took Pete’s life in a direction he did not anticipate. A simple pimple on his right leg near his ankle became infected after he stepped into the water. Before he knew it, the wound had grown to the size of a quarter and had become so debilitating that he could no longer walk without severe discomfort and pain.

As a veteran, Pete visited the VA Hospital where he receives most of his care. His wound was diagnosed as a venous ulcer and required treatment. Every week for the next ten months, Pete underwent every treatment imaginable for his wound. Despite various treatments, the wound would not get better. Pete began to lose hope. Finally, his physician suggested advanced treatment options that used placental grafts from MTF Biologics. Pete was skeptical at first, but was running out of options. “What do you have to lose? Nothing else has worked so far,“ exclaimed Pete.

Over the course of two months, Pete received 4 placental grafts and his wound progressed to closure. “I had no idea that you could put a placenta graft on a wound and it would heal,” remarked Pete after seeing the results.

Weeks after his wound treatments were completed, Pete felt like a new man. “I never thought I would enjoy saying this, but I love being able to shower again – something I couldn’t do before because of my wound.” Pete has now moved to another state to be closer to his son who is a nurse. He enjoys being able to move around again, and he is now so active that he has lost over 40 lbs. Pete is waiting to have knee replacement surgery, and he is grateful for the donated placental grafts that provided reprieve from his condition.

He wrote letters to his donors, who are mothers who generously donated the placental grafts that helped him heal. “All I can say is thank you. You have really changed my life. I could barely walk before, but you have given me hope through your donation.”

To learn more about our placenta donation program, visit BirthTissue.dnaz.org! ... See MoreSee Less

Have you wondered what placenta donation can do? June is #WoundCareAwareness Month and placenta donation can play an important role in healing long-term wounds. After a scheduled c-section, moms can donate their placenta to heal others. Anyone who meets Pete will tell you he loves to make people laugh. A Marine officer and proud father of three, Pete enjoys spending his retirement years gardening, cooking, and fishing. A fishing trip took Pete’s life in a direction he did not anticipate. A simple pimple on his right leg near his ankle became infected after he stepped into the water. Before he knew it, the wound had grown to the size of a quarter and had become so debilitating that he could no longer walk without severe discomfort and pain. As a veteran, Pete visited the VA Hospital where he receives most of his care. His wound was diagnosed as a venous ulcer and required treatment. Every week for the next ten months, Pete underwent every treatment imaginable for his wound. Despite various treatments, the wound would not get better. Pete began to lose hope. Finally, his physician suggested advanced treatment options that used placental grafts from MTF Biologics. Pete was skeptical at first, but was running out of options. “What do you have to lose? Nothing else has worked so far,“ exclaimed Pete. Over the course of two months, Pete received 4 placental grafts and his wound progressed to closure. “I had no idea that you could put a placenta graft on a wound and it would heal,” remarked Pete after seeing the results. Weeks after his wound treatments were completed, Pete felt like a new man. “I never thought I would enjoy saying this, but I love being able to shower again – something I couldn’t do before because of my wound.” Pete has now moved to another state to be closer to his son who is a nurse. He enjoys being able to move around again, and he is now so active that he has lost over 40 lbs. Pete is waiting to have knee replacement surgery, and he is grateful for the donated placental grafts that provided reprieve from his condition. He wrote letters to his donors, who are mothers who generously donated the placental grafts that helped him heal. “All I can say is thank you. You have really changed my life. I could barely walk before, but you have given me hope through your donation.” To learn more about our placenta donation program, visit BirthTissue.dnaz.org!Image attachment
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3 days ago

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This is a story of waiting as we know the gift of life is precious. For a lot of people who do receive that donor’s gift it is very special. I wish I had a great story to give, but within the waiting reality not everyone makes it…my brother-in-law was waiting for a liver for about two years now and sadly lost his life. Even though he did lose his battle he always lived every day to the fullest. Even in the most dark time he kept faith and even gave faith to those that needed it. It saddens my family to have lost such a great, wise young man and we’re looking for any help anyone can offer. Thank you so much in advance and never lose hope, always have faith, life is precious.


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This is a story of waiting as we know the gift of life is precious. For a lot of people who do receive that donor’s gift it is very special. I wish I had a great story to give, but within the waiting reality not everyone makes it…my brother-in-law was waiting for a liver for about two years now and sadly lost his life. Even though he did lose his battle he always lived every day to the fullest. Even in the most dark time he kept faith and even gave faith to those that needed it. It saddens my family to have lost such a great, wise young man and we’re looking for any help anyone can offer. Thank you so much in advance and never lose hope, always have faith, life is precious. https://gofund.me/2f479d96 Register as a donor in Roys honor at https://www.liveonaz.org/stories/roy-fonseca.
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It’s sad stories like this that make me realize how very, very fortunate I am….. God is good! 💙💚. I received the gift of life in March of 2020. I was only on the waiting list 10 days.

Were at his viewing right now he will be greatly missed

Donate Life Arizona

5 days ago

Donate Life Arizona

We already know you’re a registered organ donor to help save and heal lives after you pass away. But what about something to do in the meantime? Consider donating blood or plasma!

Blood and organ donation, though managed by separate entities, go hand in hand. In order for a transplant recipient to receive the gift of life from a generous donor, the transplant center needs the correct blood type to support the procedure. #WorldBloodDonorDay Vitalant - Arizona #DonateLife ... See MoreSee Less

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i am taking medication for cholesterol and an aspirin a day for my blood thinner.. can I still donate blood?

Donate Life Arizona

1 week ago

Donate Life Arizona

Celebrate National Roast Beef Day by honoring Tom and making his Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches! #NationalRoastBeefDay #RecipesofRemembrance

Time to cook: 6 hours
Serves 4-8
Ingredients:
4-6 pounds roast beef (chuck or sirloin)
2-3 celery stalks
¼ cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves
2 (14.5 ounces) cans Italian stewed tomatoes
¼ cup ketchup
Rolls

Instructions:
Cook roast covered in a roasting pan at 350°F for 4-6 hours (depending on roast).

Check at 3½ hours. It should be able to shred with a fork. If not shredding yet, then cook a bit longer until it can shred easily with a fork.

Then add the rest of the ingredients.

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Celebrate National Roast Beef Day by honoring Tom and making his Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches! #NationalRoastBeefDay #RecipesofRemembrance Time to cook: 6 hours Serves 4-8 Ingredients: 4-6 pounds roast beef (chuck or sirloin) 2-3 celery stalks ¼ cup diced onion 2 garlic cloves 2 (14.5 ounces) cans Italian stewed tomatoes ¼ cup ketchup Rolls Instructions: Cook roast covered in a roasting pan at 350°F for 4-6 hours (depending on roast). Check at 3½ hours. It should be able to shred with a fork. If not shredding yet, then cook a bit longer until it can shred easily with a fork. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Cook an additional 25-30 minutes with the cover on. Serve on semi-hard rolls.
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Donate Life Arizona

1 week ago

Donate Life Arizona

"Today is a day of mixed emotions. A day we have prayed for has arrived. We were alerted last night that there was a donor match for TJ to receive his heart transplant. Walking our little boy, with tears of hope and fear in our eyes, was one of the toughest moments of our lives.

We ask for everyone’s prayers for TJ and his amazing team of doctors and nurses. TJ has a long road ahead of him but today is a huge step forward.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the outpouring of support through this entire journey.

We also want to ask that everyone takes a second to pray for our donor family. Their selflessness during a tragic time gave our boy a chance at life. We don’t know who they are, but we will forever be grateful for everyday we get to have with Tj" The Olsen Family
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Being part of a donor family I understand...but my husband was gone..traumatic brain injury...I couldn't save him....but his liver saved another

gofund.me/2f479d96 My brother inlaw recently lost his life waiting for a liver we are looking for help to lay him to rest anything helps we kind of hit a wall

So caring

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