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Courage. Gratitude. Hope.
These are just a few of the words that tissue recipients share with us on a regular basis. Although every story is unique, each provides a glimpse into the tremendous impact that the life-saving gift of tissue donation has on the healing journey.
Featured Stories
Bobbi Robertson
Bobbi Robertson is a powerhouse by nature. As a proud wife, stepmother, and psychiatric nurse, she loves making an impact on the lives of those around her. Her passion for mental health inspires her to help bring patients out of their darkest times. “It’s really rewarding watching a patient that was once depressed improve over time and leave hopeful, with a better outlook on life,” Bobbi shares. Little did she know that these experiences would help her push through one of her toughest battles—cancer.
In January of 2020, Bobbi found a concerning lump in her breast. Her mother had breast cancer, so she knew she needed to get checked out as soon as she could. When she received her cancer diagnosis, Bobbi launched into action. Genetic testing revealed that she was BRCA positive, so she made the decision to have a bilateral mastectomy and oophorectomy once she completed several rounds of chemotherapy. “I feel like the experience has made me stronger. The treatment, the hair loss, and all the people that helped me along the way. I knew I was in good hands, and I was going to be okay.”
When her doctors discussed her options for breast reconstruction, they mentioned that donor tissue would be used. Bobbi had always believed in donation, but her experience gave her a new perspective. “I didn’t know that you could donate things like skin and use it for surgeries like mine. It’s amazing,” Bobbi shares. “I think a lot about the person whose life was lost and their family. I’m sad that they had to lose somebody, but I want them to know that their life lived on in a way.”
Bobbi Robertson
Bobbi Robertson is a powerhouse by nature. As a proud wife, stepmother, and psychiatric nurse, she loves making an impact on the lives of those around her. Her passion for mental health inspires her to help bring patients out of their darkest times. “It’s really rewarding watching a patient that was once depressed improve over time and leave hopeful, with a better outlook on life,” Bobbi shares. Little did she know that these experiences would help her push through one of her toughest battles—cancer.
In January of 2020, Bobbi found a concerning lump in her breast. Her mother had breast cancer, so she knew she needed to get checked out as soon as she could. When she received her cancer diagnosis, Bobbi launched into action. Genetic testing revealed that she was BRCA positive, so she made the decision to have a bilateral mastectomy and oophorectomy once she completed several rounds of chemotherapy. “I feel like the experience has made me stronger. The treatment, the hair loss, and all the people that helped me along the way. I knew I was in good hands, and I was going to be okay.”
When her doctors discussed her options for breast reconstruction, they mentioned that donor tissue would be used. Bobbi had always believed in donation, but her experience gave her a new perspective. “I didn’t know that you could donate things like skin and use it for surgeries like mine. It’s amazing,” Bobbi shares. “I think a lot about the person whose life was lost and their family. I’m sad that they had to lose somebody, but I want them to know that their life lived on in a way.”
Bobbi Robertson
Bobbi Robertson is a powerhouse by nature. As a proud wife, stepmother, and psychiatric nurse, she loves making an impact on the lives of those around her. Her passion for mental health inspires her to help bring patients out of their darkest times. “It’s really rewarding watching a patient that was once depressed improve over time and leave hopeful, with a better outlook on life,” Bobbi shares. Little did she know that these experiences would help her push through one of her toughest battles—cancer.
In January of 2020, Bobbi found a concerning lump in her breast. Her mother had breast cancer, so she knew she needed to get checked out as soon as she could. When she received her cancer diagnosis, Bobbi launched into action. Genetic testing revealed that she was BRCA positive, so she made the decision to have a bilateral mastectomy and oophorectomy once she completed several rounds of chemotherapy. “I feel like the experience has made me stronger. The treatment, the hair loss, and all the people that helped me along the way. I knew I was in good hands, and I was going to be okay.”
When her doctors discussed her options for breast reconstruction, they mentioned that donor tissue would be used. Bobbi had always believed in donation, but her experience gave her a new perspective. “I didn’t know that you could donate things like skin and use it for surgeries like mine. It’s amazing,” Bobbi shares. “I think a lot about the person whose life was lost and their family. I’m sad that they had to lose somebody, but I want them to know that their life lived on in a way.”
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