The special occasion celebrated not only a record number of transplants in the U.S., but also the six successful triple-transplants at the local hospital within the last year.
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Sarah McPharlin, Daru Smith, Apurva Patel and Neil Perry are just a few that received a heart, liver and kidney, and are doing well.
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They each spoke about their emotional recovery and encourage everyone to consider being organ donors.