Editor’s Note: Steve Ferkau is a long-time friend of Gift of Hope and a staunch donation advocate. In 2000, Steve
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T: On Thursday, Feb. 20, 1997, a couple of months shy of my 33rd birthday, I was involved in a propane ...
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Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network and Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago unveiled and dedicated the donation-themed Give
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Izaiah, shown on his 15th birthday, was a loving, talented, caring, smart and determined young man, according to his
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During their first meeting, Michael (left) heard the heart of his 17-year-old daughter Payton beating inside Gordon’s chest.
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One of Jessica's father's favorite sayings was, "It's a great day to be alive." When Jessica was in high
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Life for Jamie Nieto was typical in 2003. He was a 19-year-old sophomore in college, playing college golf, spending time ...
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Kelvin Martin is many things. He’s a deejay (DJ Flash … watch out for him), a father, a husband and ...
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Since the shooting that left him paralyzed from the waist down, Shawn has become one of Chicago’s leading
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As a donor in spirit, Rachel was a kind and compassionate person who left an indelible mark on the
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