MTN Staff Spotlight: Jeannette Ayala, Donation Services Senior Specialist
Jeannette Ayala has directly impacted the lives of more than 30,000 people. This achievement is a reflection of her unwavering commitment and genuine humility.
At Midwest Transplant Network, we have the honor of sharing stories of hope, love and triumph in the face of tragedy as we care for donor heroes and their families. We hope these posts will provide an inside look into the world of organ, eye, and tissue donation and inspire you to add your name to the donor registry or encourage others to do the same. Together, we can help decrease the transplant waitlist.
Jeannette Ayala has directly impacted the lives of more than 30,000 people. This achievement is a reflection of her unwavering commitment and genuine humility.
When Josue Mendoza was born, his parents faced the unthinkable. “After delivery, they flew him to Colorado, and that’s where we found out it was his kidneys,” said his mom, Judith. “They said that he was going to be lucky if he only lived like 24 hours.” Josue was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, along […]
At just 16 years old, Titus Woods has already shown what true courage looks like. In March 2022, the high school junior and soccer player was diagnosed with liver cancer. What began as a typical season of school and sports quickly turned into doctor appointments, surgery and chemotherapy. Titus underwent surgery to remove part of […]
March is National Kidney Month, a time to focus on kidney health as a vital part of overall well-being. While we honor the generosity of kidney donors and celebrate recipients whose lives and health have been restored, this month challenges us to take proactive steps that help prevent kidney disease and keep more people off […]
For the second consecutive year, Midwest Transplant Network impacted lives by reaching and surpassing one thousand organs transplants in a single year.