If you are Black in America, chances are you know of someone who needs an organ donation. But how many of us have filled out an organ donation card? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, African-Americans compose the largest group of minorities on the organ donation list at thirty percent, but only make up […]
A grieving mother who lost her teenage daughter provided the gift of life to one of her closest friends. Vicki Olds, of Illinois, lost her daughter, Domonique “Nikki” Smith, at age 18 last year but donated her child’s heart so that her friend could live, reports ABC News. The touching tale unfolded after Old’s daughter passed […]
Heather Clark lost her son Lukas when he was just 18 months old.  Clark decided she didn’t want another mother to feel the pain of losing a child, so she made the choice to donate Lukas’ organs. Clark finally got to meet Jordan Drake, the now 4-year-old girl who received Lukas’ heart.  Jordan gave Clark a […]
