Victor Bryant is a proud Erlanger employee who became a patient of the Erlanger Kidney Transplant Center. In 2010, Victor visited an Erlanger Community Health Center, where his provider discovered a problem with his kidney function. He was referred to a nephrologist and learned that he would one day need dialysis.
Once Victor began dialysis treatment, he was able to persevere and keep a smile on his face, so much so that many of his co-workers were unaware he was receiving dialysis treatment. He continued to work through his treatment until he became too tired to continue. “My new job was to take care of myself,” said Victor.
In December 2021, Victor received a call that a kidney was available; however, it was discovered that this kidney was a bad match. “I was sent home heartbroken,” said Victor.
But only a month later, Victor received another call from the Erlanger Kidney Transplant Center. Another kidney was available. And on January 23, 2022, he received a new kidney, giving him “a new lease on life.”
A few months after the procedure, Victor returned to work. “I am blessed to have a very supportive team and great supervisors who have truly embraced my journey and helped me celebrate this journey,” Victor said. “I am Erlanger proud as the marathon continues.”
Each year, Erlanger Health System and Tennessee Donor Services officials raise the Donate Life flag at each hospital to recognize and honor the Erlanger patients who gave the ultimate gift of life as organ donors. At this year’s event, Victor raised the flag, honoring the donor who saved his life while being surrounded by his co-workers, the kidney transplant team, and Dr. Alan Koffron, the physician who performed his life-saving surgery.
If you would like to become a registered organ donor to help save lives like Victor’s, visit bethegifttoday.com.
Awesome just awesome..
Wow!! What wonderful news!!
Best wishes to Victor!
I’m plugging away the days at
Dialysis myself…. This recent news
Gives me hope as I am on
UNOS list.
Congratulations to the Transplant team. Work well done
My sister got a kidney transplant and it rejected her body. Awesome that Mr. Victor kidney transplant was successfully. However, my sister died.
Praise God for victory!! I’m Happy for you God bless. I’ve had my left Kidney removed. Right 1 had a stint. Now functioning on its on.
This is truly a blessing! We serve a on time God!
Will continue to pray for you Victor. Always remember God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. He certainly has His hand on you.
I’m so grateful your transplant was a success. God is able to do all things! I will be praying for you that you continue to grow stronger.
Lifting Victor up in prayer.
I knew Victor was going through some things but I didn’t know what. I’m so happy for you because you always came to the pharmacy in good spirits. Congratulations and stay well friend.