April is National #DonateLifeMonth, and to celebrate, we're sharing stories of grateful individuals who were touched by the gift of organ donation all month long. Register to become an organ donor at registerme.org/UPMC. "I didn’t know much about kidney disease, but when my doctors told me I needed to begin exploring #kidneytransplant as a result of my high blood pressure, I quickly took action. They said because of my age, placement on the transplant waiting list was not my best option, and I should consider #livingdonation. Since most of my friends and acquaintances were unable to donate, I really had no one to turn to except my family. I posted about my need for a kidney transplant on Facebook and even put a blurb in my church’s newsletter to help spread the word. In the meantime, members of my family were beginning the evaluation process to become my living donor. After delays due to COVID-19, my #livingdonor had been found – my son-in-law, Ray. During our journey, Ray and I kept...