After years of battling cystic fibrosis and watching life from the sidelines, Dedra’s double lung transplant at University of Utah Health gave her a second chance to breathe freely—and live...

On his 59th birthday, Guy Jacobson received the ultimate gift—a second chance at life through a double lung transplant.

Kil's inspiring journey highlights the power of organ donation and the exceptional care provided by University of Utah Health. After being diagnosed with interstitial lung disease, Kil faced a life-changing...

Retired fire captain Shawn M. Graves celebrates the 8-year anniversary of his life-saving double lung transplant at University of Utah Health. Graves, who was diagnosed with COPD, credits his transplant...

Twelve years after receiving a life-saving double lung transplant at University of Utah Health, Doug Akagi is thriving and celebrating his health. As a long-term transplant survivor, Doug's story showcases...

Double lung transplant surgery gave Marcie her life back. Now she's able to spend quality time with her kids, and she sees a bright future ahead.

At 24 years old, Lala Juarez was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension. With medication, she was able to keep her symptoms from worsening, but a lung transplant was the only...

Joe Rands has been living with pulmonary fibrosis for more than 15 years. However breathing became more and more difficult in the early months of 2020. Unfortunately for Rands, a...

In her big, blended family of nine, Maylee Lemon is an optimist who loves to keep everyone laughing. When she and her husband got married, he had four children, she...