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A Transplant Survivor’s Mission in the Caribbean
August 22, 2018
Jamaican-born Robert Hamaty is a successful businessman, dedicated husband, loving father, and former airline captain. He recently celebrated his 70th birthday, a milestone made possible because of a lifesaving heart transplant in 1996 at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Read MoreA Gift to Remember: Daughter Donates Her “Golden” Kidney
July 25, 2018
Patrick Bachelier, 62, loves to laugh, joke, and spend time with his family including his three children and grandkids. But his life was put on hold five years ago after suffering from progressive high blood pressure led to end stage renal failure.
Read MoreUnconditional Love and Sacrifice: Wife Donates Kidney to Husband
May 17, 2018
Abel and Gabriela Valdes have experienced many milestones together: they began dating at 17, married years later, and now live in Kendall with three beautiful children.
Read MoreFrom Victim to Victor: The Story of a Rape Survivor
April 25, 2018
On August 4, 2015, I was raped. I found myself being a victim of sexual assault by someone that I know, and feeling paralyzed immediately after the incident occurred.
Read MoreTransplanted Heart Produces New Lease on Life
April 2, 2018
One morning at 5 a.m., security guard Stanford Ferguson was at work when the excruciating pain hit with a vengeance. He was sure the pain was coming from the area around his stomach. Terrified about what could happen next, he immediately drove himself to the nearest emergency room.
Read MoreChild Recovers After Surgery To Remove Brain Tumor
March 28, 2018
David Dorval is like many other 11-year-old boys. He loves playing video games, trading Pokémon cards, and watching sports – especially basketball.
Read MoreMother of Two Receives the Gift of Life Before Milestone Birthday
February 14, 2018
Madeleine Solomon loved running track in high school, but a genetic heart condition resulted in her having to stop participating in competitive sports.
Read MoreGastric Sleeve Surgery Gives 21-Year-Old a New Beginning
January 31, 2018
During the summer of 2016, Robert Toledo was on a trip to Washington, D.C. As he toured the city’s historical sites, he realized that he was having a particularly hard time walking. He grew fatigued quickly; even tying his shoes was challenging.
Read MoreBariatrics Surgery Gives South Florida Man a Second Chance
November 30, 2017
Growing up, Robert Rodriguez was an athletic kid. Now 42-years-old, he recalls how, as he entered adulthood, his health took a backseat and spiraled out of control.
Read MoreGrateful for a Second Chance at Life
November 22, 2017
Junette Paul was five months pregnant when her intuition told her something was wrong. She hadnt felt the fetus move or kick. After many doctors told her nothing was unusual, she sought a second opinion at Holtz Children’s Hospital.
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