Taylor Scida, Quehanna Boot Camp's dental hygienist, recently donated part of her liver through UPMC's Living Liver Donor Program. Taylor's uncle was diagnosed with liver disease and was in need of a liver. When other options failed, Taylor (pictured with her uncle) stepped up to the plate and began the process to donate a portion of her liver.
Unfortunately, her liver was determined to be too small for her uncle.
However, if she donated part of her liver to another recipient, her uncle would be able to receive a transplant from another compatible donor.
On April 23, 2020, Taylor's liver donation was transplanted into a 32-year-old Army veteran, who is a daughter, wife, and mother of a 4- and 5-year-old. In response to saving another life, Taylor said, "There are no words for how I feel."
Following the surgery, the liver recipient posted on Facebook, "I'm forever grateful to my living donor who graciously donated a portion of their liver. Life should be treasured and never taken for granted. I love my life and my family. Without the help of this hero of mine, I'd never be able to watch my kids grow and grow old with my husband."
The Quehanna family is extremely proud of Taylor's determination to help others, especially in this difficult time of COVID-19. For more on her story, check out this interview on YouTube.