Patients & Visitors

“Connecting with people going through something similar can give you hope and remind you things can get better. For me, those conversations have brought a sense of purpose and helped me make sense of everything I’ve been through.”

“My care team looked at me as a whole person. They gave me back options I thought I had lost and allowed me to enjoy life again.”

“Even though I’ve been through some tough things, I’ve just kept going. Facing and getting through hard times makes you that much stronger and braver.”

“Remember to always fight and never give up. I’m walking, I’m driving and I’m still making improvements each day.”

“I want people going through something similar to see one more person and think, ‘She’s doing it. Maybe I can, too.’”

"John is grateful for the expert, collaborative care and advanced technology that gave him a second chance at life."

“Organ donation can change many people’s lives in ways you couldn’t imagine. And if someone else who had a transplant reads this, I hope they feel encouraged to pursue anything they want in life.”

“There was not a person who wasn’t good to me,” Susan says. “Everybody was amazing. I can’t say enough about Cleveland Clinic.”

“There are going to be bad and scary days, but you have to trust yourself that it’s going to be OK.”