Blogs: Families, Foundations & Researchers
I Will Miss Him Big Much
I took my toddler to the emergency department after a sleepless night, insisting that perhaps he was suffering headaches. Wearing a bright yellow t-shirt that matched his curly blonde hair, cargo shorts and flip flops, Ty jumped and giggled his way into the sunny room at the local children’s hospital.
read moreBeth Frenkel Tissue Navigator
I am the tissue navigator for Gift from a Child (GFAC) program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. I began my professional career as a licensed funeral director and then transitioned into being an advocate for organ and tissue donation for transplant as a liaison for medical examiners, coroners and funeral professionals for the Gift of Life Donor Program.
read moreLight That Seeps Through a Broken Heart
Stories of Strength and Inspiration. They astounded me with their strength. The strength to rise above their grief and take action. Their unselfish desire to make it better for the next family and work towards the goal of there never being a next family.
read moreStanford Team Pitches in to Support COVID-19 Testing
Stanford Team Pitches in to Support COVID-19 TestingA big shout out to Dr Monje and her colleagues at Stanford University! Once again we are honored to have...
read moreGrowing During Isolation – And the smell of fresh baked bread!
Growing During Isolation - And the smell of fresh baked bread! Fear, uncertainty, disruption, crisis these are the words swirling around us these days. It’s...
read moreMeet Augustine Eze – Tissue Navigator
My name is Augustine Eze and I have the privilege of serving as the Tissue Navigator at Children’s National Hospital.
read moreGoundbreaking Publication from GFAC Center of Excellence at Stanford
Groundbreaking Publication from GFAC Center of Excellence at StanfordCongratulations to Dr. Monje-Deisseroth and her team, including lead researcher...
read moreI Love You Always, Mom
I Love You Always, Mom Dear Silas, I want you to know your very last wish is happening right now. There is a team of researchers, doctors, and specialists who...
read moreExcept for Tissue
My Research Project Was Scrapped Due to Lack of Tissue I always knew I wanted to be a scientist. This meant that when I was younger, I loved watching movies...
read moreWhat Cancer Taught Me
What Cancer Taught Me Luke Reynolds won 1st Place in the2019 Ben Strauss Youth ProgramMiddle SchoolTeen Essay ContestThis is his winning essay What...
read moreGift from a Child
Is a Swifty Foundation Program
Swifty is a recipient of the GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency