Legacy of Hope

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

07/25/2025

“I lost my son at age 23. He was a donor for many people. Five years later, I needed my own transplant. Two years ago, I became the recipient of a lung and kidney. Turns out my donor was a male the same age as my son would have been if he was alive. Life is always amazing even when you think all is lost.” - Jenny

07/22/2025

“I had a heart transplant and have been in contact with my donor's mother. I'm so grateful to her and her family! The first thing I did when I heard I was getting a heart was to pray for the family that was so generous on the worst day of their lives.

When my son passed away in 2012 from complications from his transplant, my donor's mom was the first person to call me. She told me that she was the one person who knew what I was going through. She was right and we talked for a long time.

We were able to donate his corneas and his skin tissues.” - Diane

07/21/2025

"My 16-year-old son, Colin, was a donor. Colin was a hockey player who loved the sport and was on his way home with his father having just finished a game for CBC high school. Random gunfire on the interstate took the life of our precious boy. Colin, who spent his short years helping others and had dreams of becoming a surgeon, performed his last act of kindness by donating his organs to save others. We love and miss our defenseman every single day but take solace knowing his heart is beating in someone else, allowing them to have the years Colin didn’t get." - Tracey

07/19/2025

"My name is Tammy. I am a wife, mother of three, MawMaw of four, and a two-time heart and one-time kidney transplant survivor. I suffered from congestive heart failure for many years and became very ill. After many surgeries, IV medications, and eventually an LVAD, I received my first call of hope. On October 3, 2015, Alex selflessly became an organ donor at age 25 and I was able to receive his heart. He blessed me with nine great years with my family, where I was able to return to living life to the fullest on our family farm and create many more memories fishing, hunting, camping, and enjoying family vacations. I was also able to see three more grandchildren be born and was there for my husband to survive a stroke and beat colon cancer. While recovering, I also learned to make wreaths that have brought much joy to many homes over the years. In the fall of 2024, my health took a turn, and ironically, on my 9th transplant anniversary, I received devastating news that I would need a transplant of a new heart and kidney. My heart was failing quickly and on January 3, 2025, I was admitted where I would need to be hospitalized while waiting for a new donor. I only waited 45 days before I got my new call of hope and on February 17, 2025, I received my second heart and new kidney. I hope to learn more about my new hero donor and genuinely thank their family for giving me another chance at life. The most important thing I have learned going through this journey is that you never lose your faith in God and the continuous hope you feel from your doctors, surgeons, and transplant teams. It sure hasn’t been easy and there have been many days where I have felt like giving up, but I am blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people who give me such strength to continue to fight. I pray every day for each of my hero’s families and hope they find peace and comfort in knowing the many lives their loved ones have saved. Each and every new day is such a precious gift and I strive to honor my two donor heroes by living life to the fullest. My story is not over." - Tammy

07/18/2025

LoH is at the Franklin Primary Medical Mall on MLK Jr Blvd in Mobile for their annual Community Health & Wellness Back-to-School Bash!

07/17/2025

Thank you Brmingham Black Nursing Association for inviting us to participate in the community expo; it was exciting to meet Bessemer, AL residents, many of whom are registered organ donors!
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07/17/2025

In honor of World Emoji Day, drop an emoji(s) in the comments to describe your connection to organ, eye and tissue donation! Answer with all that apply to you!

🏆 Registered donor
❤️ Heart recipient
💚 Liver recipient
🧡 Kidney recipient
💜 Lung recipient
💛 Pancreas recipient
💗 Small intestine recipient
💙 Tissue recipient
👁 Cornea recipient
🌹 Donor family
🥇 Caregiver
🎉 Friend is a recipient
💝 Friend was a donor
💔 Loved one/friend/family member died while waiting
🦋 Family member is a recipient
⏰ Currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant
💪🏼 Living donor
⭐️ Donation and transplant professional
🩺 Healthcare provider
♻️ Believer

07/16/2025

“Thank you so much to donors. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t get a heart transplant. And it’s been 25 amazing years.” - Erin

07/15/2025

The heat did not stop us for doing the work this past weekend at the 2025 MOB Music Fest. The fans were a big hit!!!

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07/14/2025

"My kidney and pancreas transplant journey lasted 15 years — and it changed my life.

Type 1 diabetes led to kidney failure, and I spent years on dialysis. It was painful, exhausting, and there were times I didn’t know how much more I could take. On the night of April 14, I cried out to God, saying I was done — the pain had become too much.

The very next day, I got the call. They found a match. I rushed to the hospital and received the gift of a second chance at life.

As I regained my strength over the next year, I received a letter from my donor’s family. I was nervous, they had lost someone, and I had received the most life-giving gift. But they turned out to be incredible people. They welcomed me with open arms and became my forever second family.

Kennedy, my donor, was a young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Just a few months before her passing, she made the decision to become an organ donor. Her gift has not only changed my life, but the lives of several others — her heart, lungs, and other kidney also found recipients. Kennedy is my hero. I am blessed beyond words." - Anitra

07/12/2025

"My 19-year-old daughter, Catherine, became a donor in August 2022 after a tragic car accident. Her heart still beats — just in someone else’s chest now. She was a college student, an amazing figure skater, and a fierce competitor on the lacrosse and soccer fields. She loved being on the water, spending time with her friends, and had big dreams of becoming an animal conservationist or a zookeeper. And she really loved cats. We know her heart, lungs, and kidneys are all still going strong. Those are the recipients I keep in touch with. But Catherine also donated her liver, skin, and other tissues — helping even more people than we’ll ever know. Losing her will never be easy, but knowing she’s still out there helping others has made losing her bearable. Her legacy is one of love, generosity, and life." - Deanna

07/08/2025

Otis was diagnosed with a heart condition in 2007. For many years, he underwent procedures to help manage his condition until he was eventually placed on the national transplant waiting list for a new heart. After almost a year on the waiting list, Otis received the gift of life in October 2024. 💙💚

Story via Donate Life America

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Birmingham, AL

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+18002523677

Website

http://www.legacyofhope.org/

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