"Jimmy Jam" saved 6 lives through organ donation: "He's continuing life"
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
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One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
Garrett Nicholas, the student hit and killed in Pennsylvania, saved three people and will help dozens of others through organ donation.
A desperate family turned to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where the team created a first-of-its-kind intervention.
A Philadelphia family is grieving the loss of their beloved Navy officer, who's now being remembered for giving the gift of life.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. That's when the nation pauses to honor military members who died while serving in the branches of the U.S. military. A Philadelphia family is grieving the loss of their Navy man, who's now being remembered for giving the gift of life. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Thousands of people hit the streets on Sunday for the 28th annual Donor Dash at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The event brings together donor families and transplant recipients with the larger goal of saving more lives. Our Ross DiMattei spoke with two organ donor recipients who shared their personal health stories and connection to the cause.
A local high school baseball team helped one of their own find a new chance at life through the gift of organ donation. Alicia Roberts reports from South Philadelphia.
Transplant patients who are now part of each other had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction at Temple Hospital on Friday. Stephanie Stahl was there for the big moment.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. His parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn't go cold.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. Aiden Zeallor, who was shot and killed while driving on 95 last month, gave the gift of life to four people who needed an organ donation. Ray Strickland reports how his parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn’t go cold.
A 21-year-old man from Levittown is saving lives nearly one month after his death. Aiden Zeallor, who was shot and killed while driving on 95 last month, gave the gift of life to four people who needed an organ donation. Ray Strickland reports how his parents plan to honor him while ensuring his case doesn’t go cold.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
Children in Montgomery County facing huge medical issues can focus on just being a kid, thanks to a special camp. Their siblings are welcome too.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, encouraging Pennsylvanians to register as an organ and tissue donor. One donor tragically killed at age 22 was able to save six people's lives.
Cynthia London's son Sipho was an organ donor who helped six people in need of transplants. Since his death, she has become an ambassador promoting the good that organ donors can do for others. Jan Carabeo shares Sipho and Cynthia's story on PA Donor Day.
20-year-old Onyi Kenine is winning more medals at this year's Transplant Games in Alabama.
The Transplant Games aim to help increase awareness about the need for more organ donors and celebrate life for transplant recipients.
Nationally, more than 1,900 children received lifesaving transplants in 2023, matched from nearly 900 pediatric organ donors. More than 500 children waiting for a donor organ are between 1 and 5 years old.
New technology is improving the organ transplant process, which means donors can save even more lives.
New technology is making organ transplants better and easier than ever. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl explains how one man benefited from the new process.
David O'Brian will run in the Donor Dash in Philadelphia later this month to celebrate his daughter, an organ donor who died 10 years ago.
It's been 10 years since the family lost their beloved Evie. Time has passed but the heartache lives on. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A kidney donor and her recipient will participate in the DreamWalk Fashion Show in Fishtown this month.
This is a mother-son love match in Delaware County with a special connection on National Donor Day with a catch.
