At the Georgia Transplant Foundation, we are fortunate to meet a lot of amazing people with incredible stories. We want you to hear some of them. GTF Voices highlights clients, caregivers, and members of the transplant community who we have had the pleasure of working with. We hope these stories inspire you as much as they do us!
Fundraising is Personal: Choosing the Best Method for YOU
When fundraising for your transplant-related medical needs, one of the biggest challenges is determining which method will work best for you. While event planning or seeking media exposure might come…
Interview with Lance J. Cunha
Hear from Lance J. Cunha, a heart transplant recipient and author of Resolute: My Quest for a New Heart as he shares stories from his transplant journey and offers his…
#GTFHero Spotlight: Diane Perryman
Diane Perryman, a dedicated pediatric nurse practitioner, has built her career around providing comprehensive care for heart transplant patients. She began her career as a nurse in the pediatric cardiac…
Michael Roberts: JumpStarting Career and Confidence
Michael Roberts’ life began with a heavy burden, diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and high blood pressure at just two weeks old. But through the love and support of…
Spotlight: Daly “Perfect Match” Scholarship
Connie Daly’s life took a tumultuous turn in 2003 with a diagnosis that shattered her world: chronic kidney disease. Through the ensuing years of grueling treatments and medications, her quest…
Lexi’s Lifeline: A Story of Hope and Resilience
When Lexi McCullough began feeling unwell, her father, Toby, initially chalked it up to “normal cold stuff.” With a cough in the midst of winter, it seemed like a typical…
A Second Chance: Navigating the Transplant Journey
by Tamara Walker When I was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at 25, the specter of kidney failure seemed distant. But at 38, it became my reality, and dialysis became…
Spotlight: Chelsea Long Memorial Scholarship
Chelsea Long lived her first 9 years in perfect health, with no signs of what she would ultimately face. However, her world changed when an unexpected virus targeted her kidney.…
Spotlight: Michael Henry Calkins Memorial Scholarship
Michael Calkins entered the world with a heart condition that demanded immediate attention. Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome on June 28, 1993, his journey began with his first surgery…
The Celebrate Life Gala
Months of meticulous planning and tireless dedication culminated in a night of magic at GTF’s 5th annual Celebrate Life Gala. On Saturday, March 9th, the fruits of countless hours of…
