Chad Corey with Chris Douglas Chris Douglas learned via Twitter one evening that long-time acquaintance Chad Corey needed a kidney transplant. The next day, Chris began taking steps that would ultimately change Chad's life. [...]

An injury during Kyle Williams' freshman year at Arizona State University turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the football standout, who discovered he also has a passion for medicine. [...]

"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." Charles Dickens

For the third straight year, young Sophie Vanderheiden shaved her head to raise awareness, and money, for childhood cancer research during the annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving event. [...]

Despite having a leg amputated as a result of an injury in Afghanistan, Army Special Forces member Jarrid Collins is determined to live life on his own terms, which means connecting with and serving others. [...]

"Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good." Minor Myers

Penny Pfeiffer has found a way to keep her spirits up while she receives chemotherapy treatment at Mayo: impromptu workout sessions with staff and other patients in the hospital. [...]

"Walking is man's best medicine." Hippocrates

Tricia Mueller's first experience at Mayo was as a 3-month-old who needed major surgery. Today she's on the other end of care, at times sharing her story with patients so they know they're not alone. [...]

Mayo’s Andrew Yori and Dr. Candace Granberg will participate in another season of American Ninja Warrior this summer, both of them using their strength (and now celebrity) to fight for causes close their hearts. [...]

"Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself." Mohsin Hamid

Charles McCain Teddy Ross, an emergency medical technician, had just driven a heart by ambulance to Mayo Clinic when he realized that the heart was for his uncle, who was there awaiting a transplant. [...]

"The family is one of nature’s masterpieces." George Santayana

A lung cancer diagnosis was unexpected for pastor (and nonsmoker) Kurt Jacobson. But so were the blessings: a medication he was eligible for due to a genetic mutation, and a chance to share his story. [...]

Tom and Pat Purcell Tom and Pat Purcell felt they had been given a gift when a family member survived a cancer diagnosis. The couple decided to give back by caring for others when they need it most. [...]

"The patients don’t leave us, they leave us with incredible gifts." Tony Diana, hospice volunteer

A six-month overseas mission trip with her family was life changing in many ways for Jenn Rodemeyer, including how she views her work as a child life specialist at Mayo Clinic. [...]

From a one-room country school in North Dakota to worldwide recognition as a pioneer in multiple myeloma, Mayo Clinic hematologist Robert Kyle, M.D., shares his extraordinary, full life. [...]

"When you better the lives of others, you better your own life." I.M. Sulzbacher

Randy and Ree Erickson lost their son Silas to cancer in 2007, but his memory lives on in the way they live their lives: supporting families of children facing significant medical challenges. [...]

Tim Burriss and his wife Susan know how serious a melanoma diagnosis can be. So each year they organize a running event to raise funds for Mayo Clinic research aimed at defeating the disease. [...]

"If I can make a difference in someone’s life by sharing my journey, then these scars will be given purpose." Tracy Callahan

Caren Shank was her late husband Steve's caregiver, supporter, and partner in raising awareness about causes he cared about, including organ donation. Even after his death, her dedication continues. [...]

If you think osteoporosis can't happen to you, think again. It's becoming more common in women and men of all ages. Take steps now to protect and strengthen your bones before it's too late. [...]

"To thrive in life you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone." Reba McEntire