LIFE OR BREATH: ONE MAN'S JOURNEY TO A SECOND CHANCE AT BOTH
LIFESHARE CELEBRATES NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
Wes Hawkins, of Ponca City, Okla., was three years old when his family learned of his Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis. His parents told him from a young age to not let his condition stop him from living his life.
Wes worked hard at making every day count. He moved to college and lived some of the best years of his life, thanks to new medicine which turned his life around. He was able to spend time in the beautiful outdoors tending to his yard, landscaping, reading on the patio, even running two 5Ks and spending time with friends and family.
He graduated college with a Bachelors in Hotel and Restaurant Administration and began working up the ladder to become a restaurant manager.
In May 2019, Wes returned home from a vacation with friends. He prepared for a busy weekend at work. He woke up in the middle of the night and was coughing up blood. Instead of going to work that weekend, he spent time in two emergency rooms, saw his cystic fibrosis specialist and underwent two procedures. READ FULL STORY
Wes worked hard at making every day count. He moved to college and lived some of the best years of his life, thanks to new medicine which turned his life around. He was able to spend time in the beautiful outdoors tending to his yard, landscaping, reading on the patio, even running two 5Ks and spending time with friends and family.
He graduated college with a Bachelors in Hotel and Restaurant Administration and began working up the ladder to become a restaurant manager.
In May 2019, Wes returned home from a vacation with friends. He prepared for a busy weekend at work. He woke up in the middle of the night and was coughing up blood. Instead of going to work that weekend, he spent time in two emergency rooms, saw his cystic fibrosis specialist and underwent two procedures. READ FULL STORY
SHARING LIFE AND A LIVER - LIFESHARE CELEBRATES NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
David Wheelis, of Oklahoma City, wakes up grateful everyday he is alive. His life is forever changed thanks to his girlfriend – who saved his life five years ago.
In 2010, David learned he had a rare liver disease. At first, he had anxiety and a fear of the unknown – not fully knowing what would happen. After receiving his diagnosis, he knew he would eventually need a transplant, so he began to accept his diagnosis and eventual treatment.
He worked on himself to attempt to delay the disease, such as leading a healthy lifestyle by watching what he was eating and exercising. He kept his faith that if he took care of the little things like his day to day tasks, the big things would take care of themselves.
When David began showing signs of liver failure, he and his girlfriend, Misti, visited his Hepatologist and discussed his options. As soon as the doctor mentioned he could potentially have a living donor, Misti knew she wanted to be tested to save David’s life. READ FULL STORY
In 2010, David learned he had a rare liver disease. At first, he had anxiety and a fear of the unknown – not fully knowing what would happen. After receiving his diagnosis, he knew he would eventually need a transplant, so he began to accept his diagnosis and eventual treatment.
He worked on himself to attempt to delay the disease, such as leading a healthy lifestyle by watching what he was eating and exercising. He kept his faith that if he took care of the little things like his day to day tasks, the big things would take care of themselves.
When David began showing signs of liver failure, he and his girlfriend, Misti, visited his Hepatologist and discussed his options. As soon as the doctor mentioned he could potentially have a living donor, Misti knew she wanted to be tested to save David’s life. READ FULL STORY
WOMEN'S SIGHT RESTORED AFTER CORNEAL TRANSPLANT
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Abbey, Robert and Pistol Annie Ahern
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"PISTOL ANNIE" BY ABBEY AHERN
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When we found out we were pregnant with our third child we were overjoyed. This pregnancy was so different than the previous two because the kids were so much more involved. Dylan was four now, so she really understood what was happening. She was getting a new baby! She told us of all the ways she was excited to help with her new sibling. Harper was only two, but she fed off of her big sister’s excitement. She tickled and kissed my growing belly every chance she could.
Robert and I went to have our routine prenatal ultrasound at 19 weeks. These ultrasounds are not super exciting for us because we never find out the gender of our babies, but this one was a bit different. After the technician was finished, she excused herself and told us she would be back with a doctor. READ FULL STORY
Robert and I went to have our routine prenatal ultrasound at 19 weeks. These ultrasounds are not super exciting for us because we never find out the gender of our babies, but this one was a bit different. After the technician was finished, she excused herself and told us she would be back with a doctor. READ FULL STORY
