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A second chance for a Navy veteran, thanks to a military wife’s kidney donation
What often compels someone to become a living organ donor is to serve others who are in need. This mission to serve drew Alisha Beesinger, of Lakebay, Wash., to become an altruistic donor for a unique reason: to honor loved ones who served in the United States Armed Forces. Alisha, an office manager at her church, had never considered living organ donation until she stumbled across a Facebook post in 2023 about a veteran and mother of five in need of a kidney. View full story
Army veteran hopes for kidney donor after more than six years waiting
ST. CLOUD, Fla. — A St. Cloud veteran is hopeful a potential kidney donor will come forward before he has to begin dialysis. Retired Army Master Sergeant Owen McCurty served from 1983 to 2003. An Army brat born in Germany with a father also in the Army, McCurty joined up after graduating high school. View full story
Pierce County woman donates live kidney to Navy veteran
A Pierce County woman has donated her kidney to a complete stranger, marking a remarkable act of generosity. Alisha Beesinger, motivated by her research, decided to become a living donor and underwent surgery in June to donate her kidney to Navy veteran Jim Ellis, whom she had never met. “It was a perfect match. A perfect match. Alicia was my perfect match. So God sent her to me,” said Jim Ellis, the kidney recipient. View full story
Be a Hero: Scranton veteran seeks kidney donor for fresh start in new year
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — As the New Year approaches, many people are hoping for a fresh start. For one local Marine Corps veteran, that new beginning could come in the form of a kidney transplant. After years of service, serious health battles, and countless hours on dialysis, he’s now asking the community for help in his fight to reclaim his life. View full story
A Story of Hope
Kevin is a Veteran who endured a long and heart-wrenching journey, waiting almost four years for a life-saving kidney transplant. Throughout his journey, Kevin’s family and his Boston VA healthcare team supported him and never gave up hope. View full story
‘A new challenge’: Air Force vet becomes two-time living organ donor
Lindsay Gutierrez never planned on joining the military. Raised in Oklahoma with dreams of working in special effects makeup, she earned her bachelor’s degree in theater and set her sights on Hollywood. But life rarely follows the script.