“I tell everybody May 12th of this year I’ll be 25 years old,” Frank Reeves said. “I have two birthdays.”
DOTHAN, Ala. - The nation is seeing an increase in organ transplant procedures. More than 42,800 were performed last year, that is a 3-percent increase than what 2021 saw according to preliminary data fromApril is National Donate Life month where organ donor advocates take the time to bring“I tell everybody May 12th of this year I’ll be 25 years old,” Frank Reeves said. “I have two birthdays.”
“My kidneys functioned until I was 35 years old and at that time I went on the transplant list and I did peritoneal dialysis,” Reeves said.“You never know when or even if you’re getting the call,” Reeves said.“I received a transplant from somebody’s generosity and was able to really receive the gift of life,” Reeves said.“I will never be able to thank my donor until hopefully later on in life when we see each other,” Reeves said.
“The amount of time an organ recipient can receive well that is a variable, but it can be many, many years. so, it is no small sacrifice for us to give a few moments just to honor the important gift,” Tim Mayhall, the director of spiritual care at Southeast Health, said. “Honor walks are intended to give our staff and associates the opportunity to support and honor organ donors and their families as they give the gift of life,” Mayhall said.“Since then, it has become a part of our regular culture to honor the heroic gift of donation,” Mayhall said.“We feel a deep sense of extraordinary gratitude for our patients, for our families,” Mayhall said.
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