MTN Story of Hope: I.C. Collins
“You only get one life, and at any moment, it can be taken away.” I.C. Collins had been healthy until a bacterial eye infection led to him struggling with his […]
At Midwest Transplant Network, we have the honor of sharing stories of hope, love and triumph in the face of tragedy as we care for donor heroes and their families. We hope these posts will provide an inside look into the world of organ, eye, and tissue donation and inspire you to add your name to the donor registry or encourage others to do the same. Together, we can help decrease the transplant waitlist.
“You only get one life, and at any moment, it can be taken away.” I.C. Collins had been healthy until a bacterial eye infection led to him struggling with his […]
Andrea Starks is a Quality Assurance Coordinator. She started in March 2007 as a temporary worker, and now works toward ensuring healthy tissue donation and transplantation.
A heart transplant, an athletic competition, and a chance encounter that led to love are the elements of a great adventure, a life’s story, and a reason to celebrate Father’s Day. In 2008, Kevin was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. For about eight years, he lived with the condition with medications, diet and a careful regimen, but ultimately needed a heart transplant.
Ashley Woodin’s professional career in healthcare led her to Midwest Transplant Network as a Laboratory Support Coordinator. She is our Staff Spotlight for National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month, recognized in August.
What a week for MTN leaders Jan Finn and Terry Shambles!