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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
Charlie Watts
Title :
A Fighting Chance
isDonor :
No
isRecipient :
Yes
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Charlie Watts is a fighter at heart. In his spare time, the middle schooler loves going to karate classes, running about on the soccer field, and spending time with family. “Charlie has always been an active kid,” mom Jessica shared. On an occasion, while playing with his younger brother, Charlie accidentally crashed into a wall, resulting in a bruised shoulder, two broken toes, and unimaginable pain.
Concerned for their son’s worsening toes, Charlie’s family rushed him to an orthopedic surgeon who assured them that their son would be fine with a corrective boot. Believing Charlie had healed, the family returned to their daily routines, unaware that their lives would soon change forever.
“Charlie was running at soccer practice when I noticed that he was holding his arm a lot,” Jessica recalled. “He told me his arm would sometimes hurt. I knew something was wrong”. Again, Charlie was taken to a doctor to x-ray his worsening arm. After many stressful screenings and transfers, doctors at St. Jude confirmed the family’s worst fear: Charlie had Ewing’s sarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. “It was especially traumatic for us because it was our second run-in with cancer,” Jessica explained. “Charlie had an aunt who passed away when we were young. The idea of having to go through that again was terrifying.”
With a 70% chance of survival, doctors informed the family that Charlie would require chemo and surgery using a donated bone graft to replace parts of the cancerous arm. Though nervous about the donation, the family agreed, knowing it was the best option. “We had to trust at that point,” Jessica shared.
Now, post-surgery, Charlie enjoys life cancer-free with two healthy arms! Thanks to the gift from his donor, he maintains his fighter spirit as a member of his school’s Varsity soccer team and continues to dream of becoming a pilot. When contemplating their donor family’s sacrifice, Charlie and his family are forever grateful for the immeasurable gift of a second chance. Using the trending hashtag, “#FightCharlieFight,” they aspire to bring awareness to children’s cancer and the importance of tissue and organ donation for individuals everywhere.
“I can’t thank our donor family enough for what they’ve done,” Jessica stated. “Their sacrifice gave my son a fighting chance. We’re so very grateful.”
Concerned for their son’s worsening toes, Charlie’s family rushed him to an orthopedic surgeon who assured them that their son would be fine with a corrective boot. Believing Charlie had healed, the family returned to their daily routines, unaware that their lives would soon change forever.
“Charlie was running at soccer practice when I noticed that he was holding his arm a lot,” Jessica recalled. “He told me his arm would sometimes hurt. I knew something was wrong”. Again, Charlie was taken to a doctor to x-ray his worsening arm. After many stressful screenings and transfers, doctors at St. Jude confirmed the family’s worst fear: Charlie had Ewing’s sarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. “It was especially traumatic for us because it was our second run-in with cancer,” Jessica explained. “Charlie had an aunt who passed away when we were young. The idea of having to go through that again was terrifying.”
With a 70% chance of survival, doctors informed the family that Charlie would require chemo and surgery using a donated bone graft to replace parts of the cancerous arm. Though nervous about the donation, the family agreed, knowing it was the best option. “We had to trust at that point,” Jessica shared.
Now, post-surgery, Charlie enjoys life cancer-free with two healthy arms! Thanks to the gift from his donor, he maintains his fighter spirit as a member of his school’s Varsity soccer team and continues to dream of becoming a pilot. When contemplating their donor family’s sacrifice, Charlie and his family are forever grateful for the immeasurable gift of a second chance. Using the trending hashtag, “#FightCharlieFight,” they aspire to bring awareness to children’s cancer and the importance of tissue and organ donation for individuals everywhere.
“I can’t thank our donor family enough for what they’ve done,” Jessica stated. “Their sacrifice gave my son a fighting chance. We’re so very grateful.”
Charlie Watts
Title :
A Fighting Chance
isDonor :
No
isRecipient :
Yes
Sort order :
Charlie Watts is a fighter at heart. In his spare time, the middle schooler loves going to karate classes, running about on the soccer field, and spending time with family. “Charlie has always been an active kid,” mom Jessica shared. On an occasion, while playing with his younger brother, Charlie accidentally crashed into a wall, resulting in a bruised shoulder, two broken toes, and unimaginable pain.
Concerned for their son’s worsening toes, Charlie’s family rushed him to an orthopedic surgeon who assured them that their son would be fine with a corrective boot. Believing Charlie had healed, the family returned to their daily routines, unaware that their lives would soon change forever.
“Charlie was running at soccer practice when I noticed that he was holding his arm a lot,” Jessica recalled. “He told me his arm would sometimes hurt. I knew something was wrong”. Again, Charlie was taken to a doctor to x-ray his worsening arm. After many stressful screenings and transfers, doctors at St. Jude confirmed the family’s worst fear: Charlie had Ewing’s sarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. “It was especially traumatic for us because it was our second run-in with cancer,” Jessica explained. “Charlie had an aunt who passed away when we were young. The idea of having to go through that again was terrifying.”
With a 70% chance of survival, doctors informed the family that Charlie would require chemo and surgery using a donated bone graft to replace parts of the cancerous arm. Though nervous about the donation, the family agreed, knowing it was the best option. “We had to trust at that point,” Jessica shared.
Now, post-surgery, Charlie enjoys life cancer-free with two healthy arms! Thanks to the gift from his donor, he maintains his fighter spirit as a member of his school’s Varsity soccer team and continues to dream of becoming a pilot. When contemplating their donor family’s sacrifice, Charlie and his family are forever grateful for the immeasurable gift of a second chance. Using the trending hashtag, “#FightCharlieFight,” they aspire to bring awareness to children’s cancer and the importance of tissue and organ donation for individuals everywhere.
“I can’t thank our donor family enough for what they’ve done,” Jessica stated. “Their sacrifice gave my son a fighting chance. We’re so very grateful.”
Concerned for their son’s worsening toes, Charlie’s family rushed him to an orthopedic surgeon who assured them that their son would be fine with a corrective boot. Believing Charlie had healed, the family returned to their daily routines, unaware that their lives would soon change forever.
“Charlie was running at soccer practice when I noticed that he was holding his arm a lot,” Jessica recalled. “He told me his arm would sometimes hurt. I knew something was wrong”. Again, Charlie was taken to a doctor to x-ray his worsening arm. After many stressful screenings and transfers, doctors at St. Jude confirmed the family’s worst fear: Charlie had Ewing’s sarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. “It was especially traumatic for us because it was our second run-in with cancer,” Jessica explained. “Charlie had an aunt who passed away when we were young. The idea of having to go through that again was terrifying.”
With a 70% chance of survival, doctors informed the family that Charlie would require chemo and surgery using a donated bone graft to replace parts of the cancerous arm. Though nervous about the donation, the family agreed, knowing it was the best option. “We had to trust at that point,” Jessica shared.
Now, post-surgery, Charlie enjoys life cancer-free with two healthy arms! Thanks to the gift from his donor, he maintains his fighter spirit as a member of his school’s Varsity soccer team and continues to dream of becoming a pilot. When contemplating their donor family’s sacrifice, Charlie and his family are forever grateful for the immeasurable gift of a second chance. Using the trending hashtag, “#FightCharlieFight,” they aspire to bring awareness to children’s cancer and the importance of tissue and organ donation for individuals everywhere.
“I can’t thank our donor family enough for what they’ve done,” Jessica stated. “Their sacrifice gave my son a fighting chance. We’re so very grateful.”
Charlie Watts
Title :
A Fighting Chance
isDonor :
No
isRecipient :
Yes
Sort order :
Charlie Watts is a fighter at heart. In his spare time, the middle schooler loves going to karate classes, running about on the soccer field, and spending time with family. “Charlie has always been an active kid,” mom Jessica shared. On an occasion, while playing with his younger brother, Charlie accidentally crashed into a wall, resulting in a bruised shoulder, two broken toes, and unimaginable pain.
Concerned for their son’s worsening toes, Charlie’s family rushed him to an orthopedic surgeon who assured them that their son would be fine with a corrective boot. Believing Charlie had healed, the family returned to their daily routines, unaware that their lives would soon change forever.
“Charlie was running at soccer practice when I noticed that he was holding his arm a lot,” Jessica recalled. “He told me his arm would sometimes hurt. I knew something was wrong”. Again, Charlie was taken to a doctor to x-ray his worsening arm. After many stressful screenings and transfers, doctors at St. Jude confirmed the family’s worst fear: Charlie had Ewing’s sarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. “It was especially traumatic for us because it was our second run-in with cancer,” Jessica explained. “Charlie had an aunt who passed away when we were young. The idea of having to go through that again was terrifying.”
With a 70% chance of survival, doctors informed the family that Charlie would require chemo and surgery using a donated bone graft to replace parts of the cancerous arm. Though nervous about the donation, the family agreed, knowing it was the best option. “We had to trust at that point,” Jessica shared.
Now, post-surgery, Charlie enjoys life cancer-free with two healthy arms! Thanks to the gift from his donor, he maintains his fighter spirit as a member of his school’s Varsity soccer team and continues to dream of becoming a pilot. When contemplating their donor family’s sacrifice, Charlie and his family are forever grateful for the immeasurable gift of a second chance. Using the trending hashtag, “#FightCharlieFight,” they aspire to bring awareness to children’s cancer and the importance of tissue and organ donation for individuals everywhere.
“I can’t thank our donor family enough for what they’ve done,” Jessica stated. “Their sacrifice gave my son a fighting chance. We’re so very grateful.”
Concerned for their son’s worsening toes, Charlie’s family rushed him to an orthopedic surgeon who assured them that their son would be fine with a corrective boot. Believing Charlie had healed, the family returned to their daily routines, unaware that their lives would soon change forever.
“Charlie was running at soccer practice when I noticed that he was holding his arm a lot,” Jessica recalled. “He told me his arm would sometimes hurt. I knew something was wrong”. Again, Charlie was taken to a doctor to x-ray his worsening arm. After many stressful screenings and transfers, doctors at St. Jude confirmed the family’s worst fear: Charlie had Ewing’s sarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. “It was especially traumatic for us because it was our second run-in with cancer,” Jessica explained. “Charlie had an aunt who passed away when we were young. The idea of having to go through that again was terrifying.”
With a 70% chance of survival, doctors informed the family that Charlie would require chemo and surgery using a donated bone graft to replace parts of the cancerous arm. Though nervous about the donation, the family agreed, knowing it was the best option. “We had to trust at that point,” Jessica shared.
Now, post-surgery, Charlie enjoys life cancer-free with two healthy arms! Thanks to the gift from his donor, he maintains his fighter spirit as a member of his school’s Varsity soccer team and continues to dream of becoming a pilot. When contemplating their donor family’s sacrifice, Charlie and his family are forever grateful for the immeasurable gift of a second chance. Using the trending hashtag, “#FightCharlieFight,” they aspire to bring awareness to children’s cancer and the importance of tissue and organ donation for individuals everywhere.
“I can’t thank our donor family enough for what they’ve done,” Jessica stated. “Their sacrifice gave my son a fighting chance. We’re so very grateful.”
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