Donor Shared Stories
Stories are shared to encourage all New Yorkers to enroll in the NYS Donate Life Registry. You can make a difference in someone's life by becoming a donor, and your story can inspire others to do the same.Read below for more stories from generous donor families.
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Terry Dunlop - Donor
-by Adelaide Dunlop, motherTerry had gorgeous eyes but more than beauty, was her love for others.
Frank D'Onofrio - Donor
-by Marianne D'Onofrio, wifeFrank D'Onofrio was born on January 14, 1938 in Naples, Italy.
John-Paul Rodrigues - Donor
-by Joe and Malita Rodrigues, parentsOur son John-Paul had a thirst for knowledge and a strong desire to live.
Harold Bergh - Donor
-by Jane Bergh, wifeBorn and raised in the Inwood section of Manhattan, Harold known to his friends and family as “Harry” loved life and people.
Michael Keating - Donor
-by Irene Kawczynski, sisterMikey, as he liked to be called, loved when the summer started early so he could get to the beach to start working on his tan.
Glenn Mason - Donor
-by Jeannine Fraser, motherGlenn Mason was an extraordinary child who loved life, Michael Jordan and the number 23.
Christopher Nordquist - Donor
-by Andrea Nordquist, motherThe day started out like any other. I went to care for my two elderly parents at their home