In honor of Donate Life Month - Eugene's Transplant Story: A Second Chance at Life
At the beginning of 2015, Eugene's life was full of uncertainty. He had spent the last four years waiting for a double lung transplant, the only option to reverse the damage cause from zarcoid that had progressively weakened his lungs. Eugene required physical rehabilitation both before and after his double lung transplant in order to maximize the success of his transplant
"My doctor wanted me to build my strength up, but I couldn't get enough oxygen for a daily routine," says Eugene. "So we had to find a place that could help me keep my oxygen levels up while getting physical therapy, to build up my body in preparation for the transplant surgery."
Read more about Eugene's transplant journey, and how we were able to support him during his journey.
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