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Shawn Stockwell's heart transplant underscores Alaska's tremendous need
Posted:
11/02/2009 4:40 PM
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTVA-CBS 11 News) - Perhaps no one understands the emotional roller coaster 160 Alaskans currently waiting for organ transplants are going through more than Shawn Stockwell. Nearly one year since Stockwell returned home from receiving his new heart the 11 year old's struggle continues.
You could say Shawn's life started over July 31, 2008. As Stockwell waited for his transplant his mom Trista recorded the moment asking him, "Why are you here?"
"I'm getting my heart," Shawn replied.
Stockwell was born with only half a heart. He left Alaska in first grade, thinking he was on his way to receive his new heart. But that incredible journey almost ended up taking a lifetime.
For two years, three months, and 17 days he waited at Stanford's children's hospital.
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