He Gave a Kidney to a Stranger — and Started a 30-Transplant Chain

He Gave a Kidney to a Stranger — and Started a 30-Transplant Chain

Rick Ruzzamenti had never even donated blood. Then, in February 2011, a receptionist at his yoga studio mentioned she’d given a kidney to a friend. The 44-year-old electrician from Riverside, California, couldn’t stop thinking about it. Two days later, he called a hospital and asked whether he could donate one of his kidneys to somebody … Read more

She Donated Part of Her Liver — Then Gave Away a Kidney Too

She Donated Part of Her Liver — Then Gave Away a Kidney Too

Meghan Rozema called an organ donation program in Alberta in 2020 with a straightforward plan. She wanted to give one of her kidneys to someone who needed it. She wasn’t trying to help a relative or a close friend. The mother of three from Sherwood Park wanted to donate to a complete stranger. During the … Read more