Written August 22, 2013
My 40-year-old brother in-law woke up with a new liver yesterday! It is difficult to think about the events leading to this miracle. We are forever grateful for the surgeons and scientists who were willing to pursue an idea, commit to its possibility and make it reality, the companies who believed enough to invest in their gifts and a society who trusted the innovators and allowed it to progress. Hats off to embracing collaboration over individual gain! The selfless donor was only 20 years old. I know the recipients will do everything they can to make all donors and their families proud. The greatest personal impact though is that a modern-day miracle of successfully exchanging a liver still suffers by comparison to the concept and creation of the liver itself and the small role it plays in the entire system. Our family hopes our country will continue to nurture world-wide innovation so our children can experience the things that are dreams for us today. If you haven't, and you are willing...donate life.
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