Mid-America Transplant

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Since 1974, Mid-America Transplant has served as the regional organ and tissue procurement organization for eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and northeast Arkansas, serving 4.7 million people in 84 counties.

"I am a mother of three amazing kids and a bilateral lung transplant recipient. I was a RN for 17 years, finishing gradu...
07/28/2025

"I am a mother of three amazing kids and a bilateral lung transplant recipient. I was a RN for 17 years, finishing graduate school and working in the Shock Trauma ICU. Working in the ICU during COVID was mentally and physically exhausting and at that time my outlet for frustration was running after work. I went for a run with my man on Halloween 2020 and absolutely could not do it. After a few days of worsening respiratory function I knew I had come down with the virus. I ended up being admitted into my second home, my ICU.

Within 6 days I was placed on a breathing machine. Not too long after I was placed on ECMO because my lungs could not provide enough oxygen to support life.

I was transferred to the hospital where my doctor fought to give me a second chance. I got my lungs on January 20, 2021. After the long road through recovery, frustrations, extreme gratefulness, and humility here I stand. I am excited to say that I have been working for Peak ENT as a Nurse Practitioner and am loving every second of it.

I am forever indebted to the family that selflessly gave me life, in possibly the saddest moment of their lives. I strive daily to make them proud." - Jill, lung recipient

Story via DonorConnect. 💙💚

"My husband, Brian, and I each donated one of our kidneys. We ended up both being a match for our daughter, who became a...
07/27/2025

"My husband, Brian, and I each donated one of our kidneys. We ended up both being a match for our daughter, who became a two-time kidney recipient. I donated mine in 2006, and Brian donated to her in 2015. We just celebrated the 10-year anniversary for the second kidney transplant. We are living proof that you can donate one kidney and still live a happy healthy life!!" - Denise

Joy spent her life helping others. She traveled and volunteered with organizations for people with disabilities, built a...
07/26/2025

Joy spent her life helping others. She traveled and volunteered with organizations for people with disabilities, built and repaired homes with her husband, Mark, and, at the end of her adventurous life, gave the ultimate gift—herself. Becoming an organ, eye and tissue donor was something Joy decided at a young age. Mark said that when the time came, Joy knew she wanted to help and save as many lives as possible. Her decision to become a donor transformed the lives of three people: Joy's lungs gave a second chance at life to a mother named Molly and gave the gift of sight to two others.

Mark reflects, “I hope that people will realize what a blessing they can be to others with a donation. I would encourage them not to be afraid of it, or hesitant to become a donor.” 💙💚 Thank you to Eversight and Donate Life America for this story!

"My daughter, Gabriela Faith, was a bright, resilient 18-year-old with dreams of becoming a clinical oncologist. She had...
07/25/2025

"My daughter, Gabriela Faith, was a bright, resilient 18-year-old with dreams of becoming a clinical oncologist. She had fought through tremendous adversity throughout her high school career, raised by a single mother, grieving the loss of both her grandparents within three years, all while maintaining A-honor-roll grades, competing as a student athlete, and working two jobs.

Gaby had also battled epilepsy for years and worked hard to remain seizure-free so she could earn her driver’s license, a milestone she proudly achieved on her 18th birthday. When the DMV clerk asked if she wanted to be an organ donor, she turned to me. I told her it was her choice. She smiled and said, 'yes.'

Less than three months later, on January 8, Gaby had a seizure while driving home from work, just a mile from our house. She suffered a traumatic brain injury and was declared brain dead on January 11. It was devastating but even in our heartbreak, we knew what she would have wanted.

Gaby was able to save the lives of four children, ages 5 to 15, and a 44-year-old woman, the same age I was at the time of the accident. She also gave the gift of sight to two people and donated her pancreas and ovaries to help advance research. My daughter didn’t get the chance to save lives as a doctor, but she did through her selfless choice to be a donor.

Through this tragedy, I’ve found some peace knowing that Gaby’s life — and her testimony — continues to bring hope and healing to others. Gaby’s work is God’s work. I would be honored for her story to be shared." - Selina A.

“I write this as a mum of a multiple organ and cornea donor. My son was aged 23 when he passed. I agreed to receive lett...
07/24/2025

“I write this as a mum of a multiple organ and cornea donor. My son was aged 23 when he passed. I agreed to receive letters and some of his recipients have corresponded regularly. One in particular wants to meet up some time, while others have never written at all. Some of my family members get comfort from knowing the recipients’ news, others walk away from me still too upset to listen. All of this is ok, there is no right or wrong way to deal with this as a donor family.” - Susan W.

We’re excited to celebrate Christmas in July this weekend at Busch Stadium! Visit our booth on the Budweiser Terrace on ...
07/24/2025

We’re excited to celebrate Christmas in July this weekend at Busch Stadium! Visit our booth on the Budweiser Terrace on July 27th to register your decision to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor and pick up a Fans for Life t-shirt. Our last Fans for Life booth date for the year will be September 7th.

To get in the festive spirit, we’re sharing some of our favorite photos from this year’s Donate Life Game. Thank you to all the donor families, recipients, living donors, patients waiting, and transplant professionals who joined us in April to celebrate the gift of life. 💚💙

“We donated our son Jonathan’s organs and tissues in June of 2019. He was our free bird hippie, quiet, kind, and always ...
07/23/2025

“We donated our son Jonathan’s organs and tissues in June of 2019. He was our free bird hippie, quiet, kind, and always helping others. He loved life, fishing, and had a deep passion for rock climbing. When it became clear he wouldn’t survive his traumatic brain injury after a traffic accident, donation felt like the most fitting choice. Helping others was who he was.

Jonathan was a registered donor. He went on to give six of his organs and numerous tissues to people in need. The transplants took place on Father’s Day, June 16, 2019. What a beautiful gift for all those families to receive on that day.

We are proud to be the donor family of a hero: Jonathan David (JD) Catoir. Give the gift of life for others.” - Stephanie C.

"I am a double lung and kidney transplant recipient, and I am forever grateful to my unknown donors and their families. ...
07/22/2025

"I am a double lung and kidney transplant recipient, and I am forever grateful to my unknown donors and their families. I don't know who they are, but oh, how I would love to be in touch. I pray for them daily. They are my heroes. I’m alive because of their incredible acts of courage and kindness.

My lung disease was caused by an inherited gene from my mom, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency, which leads to emphysema-like scarring in the lungs. While I did smoke years ago, it was that genetic condition that truly pushed my lungs past the point of no return. My kidney transplant came later, due to injury during the lung transplant and the ongoing effects of anti-rejection medications.

Every day I carry deep gratitude for the second chance I’ve been given. Someday, I truly pray we can meet." - Karen O.

“My son, 51, died of cardiac arrest on January 19, 2025. He was a donor, mainly because of his sister. My daughter recei...
07/21/2025

“My son, 51, died of cardiac arrest on January 19, 2025. He was a donor, mainly because of his sister. My daughter received a kidney 26 years ago from me and a pancreas from a person willing to donate. So organ donation means a lot to me. Please consider giving life to someone when yours has ended, my son was able to help more than 50 people.” - Shelia L.

“My donor is a hero and saved lives. I’m a recipient and wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for people like donors.” - Bobb...
07/20/2025

“My donor is a hero and saved lives. I’m a recipient and wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for people like donors.” - Bobby S.

"Jake and Dayna first met a few years ago when Dayna walked into a local furniture store where Jake worked. What began a...
07/19/2025

"Jake and Dayna first met a few years ago when Dayna walked into a local furniture store where Jake worked. What began as a simple interaction soon turned into a genuine friendship. Their bond began in an unexpected way and ultimately led to a lifesaving act that has changed both of their lives forever. When Jake learned that Dayna was facing kidney failure and in desperate need of a transplant, he didn't hesitate to step forward as a potential donor. After weeks of extensive testing, he was confirmed as a match, and this past August, he gave her the greatest gift possible – a second chance at life. Their journey did not end in the operating room.

After a very successful transplant, they now stand together as advocates for kidney health and organ donation. Jake now mentors others who are considering donation, offering guidance and encouragement, while Dayna uses her experience to raise awareness about kidney disease and the power of saying 'yes' to organ donation. Their story is one of friendship, selflessness, and the incredible impact one person can have on another."

Story via Donate Life America 💙💚

"My son, Adam, was such a great young man. He was 22 when he was critically injured in an auto accident. Six weeks befor...
07/18/2025

"My son, Adam, was such a great young man. He was 22 when he was critically injured in an auto accident. Six weeks before the accident, he told his mom that if anything happened to him, he wanted to be AN ORGAN DONOR. When we had to decide, we knew what Adam wanted. No regrets." - David L.

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At Mid-America Transplant, our mission is to save lives through excellence in organ and tissue donation. In 2017, we honored hundreds of donors and donor families, funded research projects to improve the lifesaving impact of donation and transplantation, and helped give thousands of patients a second chance at life.