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Robin Hivner
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- What is your city / state and country of residence?
- Exeter near Reading, PA
- How are you touched by transplantation?
- I am a Recipient
- If you are a recipient, what type of transplant did you receive?
- Kidney
- Recipients: In this space, feel free to list those you are grateful to for receiving the Gift of LIfe:
- I could not have survived this whole journey without the support and help of my family. My donor is my reason for continuing the quest to make the most of everyday. Thank you for this opportunity.
- If you are a recipient, what type of donor did you receive your Gift of Life from?
- Deceased Donor
- If you are a recipient, when did you have your transplant(s)?
- Dec. 27, 1992
- What is your principal transplant med(s)?
- Prograf and Prednisone
- What is your hospital and, or doctor's name, city / state and country?
- Hershey Medical Center, PA. Dr Harold Yang
- What do you do for a living?
- Certified Veterinary Technician for Pfizer Animal Health. I answer questions and solve problems with all Pfizer animal products. I report those issues to the FDA. Every day a make a difference thanks to my donor and this second chance at life.
- About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about yourself and your unique experience with transplantation:
- After over 15 years with my Gift of Life, I joined Team Philadelphia for my 8th U.S. Transplant Games and have also participated in the World Games in Hungary, Japan and France. I was diagnosed in 1989 with Goodpasture's Syndrome and was placed on dialysis for kidney failure within 2 months. After 4 long years on dialysis I received my second chance at life 2 days after Christmas in 1992 from an anonymous donor. Because I do not know who my donor family is I embrace all donor families as my own. After my transplant, I then went on to finish five years college in Veterinary Technology, finishing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine then received an additional degree from Albright College in Business Mngmt., I married the man of my dreams (a donor family member) and has remained active with the Gift of Life Donor Program and the Reading Berks Coalition to educate people about the importance of organ donation. I competed at the games this year and received my 7th consecutive Gold Medal in Women's Badminton. "This means being healthy enough to hold the Gold since 1996" Woooo Hooooo - Together We Make a Difference!
- How did you find out about TransplantCafe.com?
- games forum
- What is your relationship status?
- Married
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Cancer Risk for Liver Transplant Recipients 1 Reply
Started by Bill Oltman in New to the Cafe? Introduce Yourself to the Community!. Last reply by Nelson Freytes 48 minutes ago.
help help i am techno- challenged !!! 3 Replies
Started by riki in Website Features Support, Feedback & Suggestions. Last reply by Nelson Freytes 2 hours ago.
How long has your transplanted kidney lasted 2 Replies
Started by Diana in General Discussion & Community. Last reply by Brian 7 16 hours ago.
The Gift of Life 1 Reply
Started by Dianne Lovely in General Discussion & Community. Last reply by Jeffrey Isaacs Oct 9.
scars 7 Replies
Started by riki in General Discussion & Community. Last reply by Peach 1 day ago.
I thought l would say hello! I'm the new girl on the block! 18 Replies
Started by Jane Tucker in New to the Cafe? Introduce Yourself to the Community!. Last reply by riki 2 hours ago.
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Started by Kandee in Kidney / Pancreas Transplants. Last reply by Troy K. Childers Oct 7.
Hi from Madison, WI 3 Replies
Started by Kim Bolinder in New to the Cafe? Introduce Yourself to the Community!. Last reply by Beth Sharer Oct 8.
Moving on up..... 3 Replies
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My Team has a volleyball team this year!
It's going to be hysterical! :)
See you ont he vball court.
Oh yes I totally agree with LAUGH often! Laughter is such good medicine for the soul!!
Yes and amen for good transplant health...I am so thankful for that ~ either way though I am in good Hands with the Lord :) hugs, Tracy
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