A family's public plea leads to a stranger's selfless act and a second chance at life.
At just seven months old, Joseph Sanchez was diagnosed with cancer and soon needed a liver transplant. Seven years later, he received a new kidney, and four months ago, a heart.
While Robin had a perfect match within her own family, approximately 70% of patients do not have a matching donor in their family and must turn to registries like Be The Match.
An Alaska man said last week's winter storm that battered much of the U.S. and led to thousands of flight cancellations cost him the opportunity to get a heart transplant.
With more research, the cutting-edge technique could someday potentially help preserve human organs for longer, allowing more people to receive transplants.
"We don't know much about the donor family or the donor his or herself, but we're just so grateful."