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In the United States, nearly 90,000 people are currently on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, and the wait time average is three to five years.

In 2023, Kweku Akese was a senior at the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science, thinking about college and making his mark in the world.

In March 2019, Emily Foster’s life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer.

Erika Wilkinson, a longtime, dedicated supporter of Marlborough Hospital, passed away at the age of 96 after a life of service to others. She left a generous bequest to the hospital that had cared for her family since 1953.  

Sarah and Dix Davis’ journey with UMass Memorial Health started in 1970 when their oldest son was born at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus. Their second son was also born there in 1972, and then their daughter Margaret was born six weeks premature in 1977.

This inspirational collection of donor and patient stories demonstrates how we support patients and caregivers, helping to provide funds for our patients to live stronger, healthier lives.

Additional resources beyond our list below are available, however, we hope you find this to be a helpful place to start.