Legacy of Hope

Organ and Tissue Donation Legacy of Hope is the federally designated organ procurement organization for the state of Alabama.

03/23/2026

"This is my donor, Shane. He was only 17 years old, but he gave me a life-saving liver. I think of him every day. . I’ll celebrate my 15th 'second birthday' on June 23rd . Thank you, Shane. Being an organ donor saves lives."

—Dave

03/21/2026

“If not for an organ donor, I wouldn’t be here today. May God continue to bless all organ donors. Mine was in 2015, and I’m still doing great by the grace of God.” —Donna T.

03/20/2026

"My dad has always talked about the 'circle of life.' When I was an infant, I choked and stopped breathing; a neighbor’s quick action saved me. That moment became part of our family lore, a reminder that life is fragile and that sometimes we’re given second chances because someone else is willing to step in.

Decades later, my dad’s kidneys began to fail. I had just had a baby, so I had to wait until I was a year postpartum before I could even be considered as a donor. Once I started the process, the doctors walked me through every step. They reassured me that donating a kidney wouldn’t prevent me from living a full life, and I never hesitated. On February 21, 2023, I gave my dad one of my kidneys. Seeing him recover was indescribable. The color returned to his face instantly, his energy came back, and his laughter filled our family again.

Since then, we’ve been able to do things we never thought possible. One of my dad’s lifelong dreams was to see Alaska, and as a family, we checked it off his bucket list. Standing together amid Alaska’s mountains and glaciers, knowing we were there because of the transplant, was a feeling I’ll never forget.

Now he’s celebrating 3 years with that kidney. I honestly don’t know if he would have made it to this birthday without the transplant. I love watching him play with my children when he can, and I love being able to call him regularly. Enjoying those simple moments–and extraordinary ones like Alaska–reminds me every day why I did it. Someone saved my life when I was helpless; being able to save his feels like completing the circle he always talked about." 💙💚

Thank you to Stephanie for sharing her family's living donation journey with us!

Story via Donate Life America

03/18/2026

"A month prior to his passing he chose to give the gift of life. As his mother I fulfilled his wish. He was a giving and selfless young man.

I received a heartfelt letter from one of my son's recipients. I was so emotional about it I couldn't find the words to write back. Truthfully I just wanted to meet the young man who was able to walk again because of my son's gift. My son lives on through them."

—Michelle

03/17/2026

“My mom donated both her kidneys last August after her passing, along with many other gifts. She believed strongly in this.

This is a memory cabinet my aunt and uncle made for me. It includes the blanket, a bracelet and the heartbeat vital from our organ procurement organization, as well as her funeral card.”

—Hannah

03/16/2026

"I became a live kidney donor at age 50. My brother needed one and I thought I was too old and out of shape but I decided to proceeded with testing . Four months later I was the only qualified donor for him.

We are both happy and healthy 20 years later."

—Nancy

03/15/2026

"I pray that one day the family of my son’s liver donor will want to connect. I think of them every day. I pray for their healing and hope the decision they made to donate life helps them through their pain of loss.

My son Weston was born with biliary atresia. He had a surgery called the Kasai procedure at 7 weeks old to stop the damage caused to his native liver by the disease, or at least slow it to extend the time before a transplant was necessary. Weston was five years old at the time of his transplant 18 months ago and is now a thriving 7-year-old.

Oh, the places we will go! We just love this boy so much. Thank you, organ donors!"
—Angel

03/13/2026

"There are a lot of people like me who would not be here if we didn’t have donors.
I have been given the most gracious gift a person could receive, the gift of life.

I’ve been here 14 years longer than I should have been. I received my new liver in 2011. I thought life was over as I knew it. I didn’t think I would ever go back to work or have a normal life again. I was off work for three years, and now I’m living my best life. These photos show what a difference organ donation makes.

Organ donors are the definition of heroes. I have been a registered organ donor since I was 16. I never thought I would be a recipient."

—Wayne

03/11/2026

"A donor leaves a living legacy. I am so grateful to whomever's kidney I received. I pray for the family left behind and I hope they know that they are heroes in our eyes."
—Diann

03/09/2026

“On July 14, 2025, I passed out at home. I never knew I was sick or anything. I thought I was healthy. I had never really gone to the doctor much, but when I finally did, they told me I had a preexisting condition called IgA nephropathy. From how they explained it, it is more of a genetic thing.

I ended up in the hospital for ten days while they figured everything out. They did a biopsy and found that my kidneys were about 80 percent failed. It was a shock. I was put on dialysis while I was still in the hospital, and that is when I started sharing my story on Facebook. I made a page, and my wife, Brittany, did most of the posting and we shared everything far and wide.

From the day I was diagnosed to the day of my surgery, it was only 105 days. I had my transplant surgery on October 27, and now I am about four months out. I feel great. There were some aftereffects, of course. The autoimmune medicines make it easier for me to get sick, but overall, I feel amazing.

My donor was my aunt, a living donor. Without her, I could have been waiting five to ten years on the list. What she did for me is something I will never forget.

To people who are hesitant about organ donation, I would say this: if you are thinking about being a living donor, reach out to the organizations that handle it. They will be very thorough. It is not something where you just sign a paper and go through with it. They will test you, teach you, and make sure you are healthy and ready. They only move forward if it is safe for both sides.

Before all this, I had heard of organ donation but never gave it much thought. I figured that when I died, if I had anything left to give, I would be willing. But now, after going through this, I am an advocate. I encourage people to register and be open to giving the gift of life if they can.

My faith is what carried me through it all. Even when my wife, my mom, and my family were worried, I kept my faith in Jesus Christ. No matter how bad the news got, I never lost that faith. Not one day was I shaken. That faith kept me strong and helped me get through everything.”

—Roman

03/09/2026

Thank you to the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for spending time assembling organ and tissue donor packets for our Aftercare Program for the 11th year during Sisterhood Month. Your volunteering efforts will help our team have enough packets to last throughout the year.

A special thank you to our Aftercare team, Aryn and Shaundra, and Multicultural Educator, Dr. LaToya Bishop, for all the behind-the-scenes work that made this possible.

03/06/2026

“My 21-year-old son, Jacob, was an organ donor on Dec. 31, 2020. He saved five lives. I pray every day for their continued healing. I hope they are all living life to the fullest.
I am now a volunteer for my local OPO. I speak to schools and attend tabling events to help raise awareness for organ donation. I also paint rocks, attach a story about my son, and leave them everywhere I go in hopes someone will find them and help us spread awareness.”

—Laurie

Address

516 20th Street S
Birmingham, AL
35233

Telephone

+18002523677

Website

http://www.legacyofhope.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Legacy of Hope posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.