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| William and Paula Braden |  | William Braden was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease in January 2003 at the age of 49. He immediately began hemodialysis and switched to peritoneal dialysis in March. On Nov. 11, 2003, William received a kidney donated by his beautiful wife of 25 years, Paula. Their daughter Jenae was a trooper and their greatest support throughout their entire ordeal.
Transplant surgery requiring blood transfusions was performed at Rush University Medical Center. Paula is truly William's soul mate! Not only did her blood type match, she was also a 50% tissue match! Today William is in excellent health enjoying the gift of life he received from blood donors and his soul mate. | |
| | Liz Elmore |  | During the birth of her first child, 18-year-old Liz Elmore developed complications due to an iron deficiency. The young mother was in trouble and needed a blood transfusion. Three years later, at the birth of her second child, once again blood donors saved Liz's life. Today at 37, Liz enjoys wine, jazz, sports, country music, spending time with her two beautiful children and dancing with her fiance, Brian. | |
| | Damian Moldonado |  | Damian Moldonado was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) shortly after his 3rd birthday. Damian would fracture, sprain and bruise easily and regularly suffer colds and fevers. To fight this disease, Damian needed countless blood transfusions. Damian's treatment has allowed for the continued blossoming of a bright young boy who is the life of the party and family gatherings, loves animals and playing with his brother Aden, dancing, and has a special love of cooking - especially baking bread. | |
| | Max Williams |  | Max Williams loves to fly. At the ripe old age of 6, he already has helped to fly a 6-seater Cessna. Max is a very active young man. He loves to go swimming, ride his bike, play with his brother Zach, their dog Buster and cat Winnie. It's hard to believe that three years ago Max was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblast Leukemia. In his young life, Max has been in the hospital 13 times, and received 16 blood transfusions. Thanks to the generosity of blood donors, Max is going into first grade. | |
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