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Jayce Ray Sheffield

Organ Donor

Age: 19
Location: Dayton, TX
Hospital: Memorial Herman

Jayce Ray Sheffield is the donor featured in this picture. He was a twelve year old sixth grade student in the Wewoka Middle School, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Jayce always said he was going to be famous one day. Jayce was active in football, basketball, and baseball. He also loved the sport of rodeo and spent many timeless hours conditioning himself so one day he could follow his dream of riding in the Professional Bull Rider…

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Collin James Shewbert

Organ Donor

Age: 14
Location: Houston, TX
Date of Donation: 01/25/2012
Hospital: Texas Children's Hospital

Collin James Shewbert was born December 28th, 1997. He was born in Tomball, Texas and grew up in Magnolia. He is deeply missed by some lifelong friends he went to school with since he was 5 and many more after starting Junior High where all the elementary schools were combined. He was honored throughout his life receiving many awards for his good grades and the way he represented himself in school. From the President’s award…

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Michael Brandon Shoopmon

Location: Branson, Mo

Michael Brandon Shoopmon, age 26, passed away October 5, 2024, due to a motorcycle accident at no fault of his own. He was born March 25, 1998, in Martinsville, Indiana. He grew up in Cloverdale, Indiana. He was an amazing son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson and friend. Brandon worked hard doing what he loved, with many different sales opportunities throughout his life. He enjoyed getting to travel and see the world, as well as meet…

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Luke Shovestull

Living Donor

Age: 42
Location: Pittsburgh pa
Date of Donation: 02/18/2025
Hospital: UPMC

Luke Shovestull is a dedicated husband, father of two and police officer who risks his life daily. Our neighbor’s daughter has a rare disease and needed a kidney to save her life. Luke took no time to immediately place himself on the list to be tested, to see if he was a match. Luckily, he was a match and was able to travel to Pittsburgh, Pa to donate his kidney on 2/18/25. He’s a Hero…

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Alicemarie Siete-Nevel

Living Donor

Date of Donation: 07/03/1996

Let me introduce myself! My Name is Alicemarie Siete-Nevel On July 3 -1996 I Gave The Gift Of Life To My Mother, Frances Mary Olivare ! For many year my mother was sick off and on! She had diabetes and through the years it was getting worse, during the years we almost loss her a couple times, it was the worst! The worst heartache pain anybody can go through knowing she was sick and living…

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George Ryan Sifontes

Location: Rialto,California

George Ryan Sifontes was born on June 17, 1992, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Shortly thereafter, his family relocated to Rialto, California, where he pursued his education and passions. George had a deep love for sports, particularly baseball, and was also drawn to music, photography, and DJing. An avid fan of Kanye West, he immersed himself in music and creative arts. George excelled in graphic design and computer programming, taking courses at…

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William “BJ” Sigafoos

Organ Donor

Age: 26
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Date of Donation: 01/24/2023
Hospital: Spartanburg Regional Hospital

In January 2023, following a tragic motorcycle accident, many test and procedures, BJ was removed from life support and was able to gift 4 of his viable organs. His love for his family, the Georgia Bulldogs, music, video games and the Lion King continue to live and be remembered through the recipients, their families and all who knew BJ. He continues to live through this act of selfless kindness and giving. He will never be…

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Courtney Jo Sister

Organ Donor

Age: 22
Location: Houston, TX

At only 22 years old the life of Courtney Jo Sister was cut short. It was December 10, 2006, just a few days before her birthday. It was a day that meant so much to Courtney Jo. She had been given a ticket to see her beloved football team, the Houston Texans play at Reliant Stadium. Courtney was a free spirited young lady that was not afraid to walk into a room with strangers, let…

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Brady Smith

Organ Donor, Tissue Donor, Eye Donor

Age: 30
Location: Little Rock, AR
Date of Donation: 07/04/2010
Hospital: UAMS

Brady Smith died of a brain aneurysm on July 4, 2010, just three weeks before his 31st birthday. You will hear many people who knew Brady describe him as “loving.” Indeed, he was. His last conscious moments were spent laughing with his friends. In fact, he had made the statement “I’ve never laughed so hard in my life.” Brady was raised by his mother in a household that included his two older sisters. His mother…

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Cecilia Solis

Organ Donor

Age: 24
Location: Dallas, TX
Date of Donation: 09/30/2007
Hospital: Parkland Hopsital

Difficult Choices….. I remember looking at the MRI and hearing the Doctor telling me, “If she wakes up then this is how she will be for the rest of her life.” I was holding my daughter when he told me that. I looked down at her and thought to myself. What do I do??? Questions of faith often come up, Someone asked me where was God that day. I told him he was in the…

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