I started a kidney donation chain that saved my good friends life.

I started a kidney donation chain that saved my good friends life.

My name is Steven Jamison, and I am a living kidney donor. I donated my kidney on May 3, 2023, for my good friend, Billy Jarvis. Before I get into the details of why I chose to donate and what the experience involved, I’d like to share some background. For nearly 10...
A Journey of Strength and Blessings

A Journey of Strength and Blessings

Two and a half years ago, we packed up our life and moved to Michigan, ready to embrace a fresh start. It felt like a new beginning—a chance to build a brighter future for our little family. But life had its own plans, and what was meant to be a smooth transition...
It all started with a story shared on Facebook

It all started with a story shared on Facebook

All my life, I’ve known that I was going to be a kidney donor someday. Where did that thought even come from, I’ve wondered. I’ve never known anyone with kidney disease or anyone who has had a transplant. And yet it seems that I was just born with the knowledge that...
Lending a hand (kidney) to a child

Lending a hand (kidney) to a child

I’m a firm believer that God does things for a reason, and he gives us many signs and signals if we only pay attention. In January, I had seen a post on Facebook about a girl with Angelman syndrome who also was in dire need of a kidney transplant. I didn’t...
You can do better than that

You can do better than that

Upon starting a new chapter of his life, Chuck reached out to an old friend, Al, to get a quote on building his new home.  To Chuck’s surprise, Al told him he could not help him at this time because he was waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant. As anyone would...