2017 Zion Harvey

Zion Harvey

Kidney and Hand Recipient

Baltimore, MD ~ Age 9

Honored by Gift of Life Donor Program

At age 2, Zion Harvey suffered a life threatening illness which caused his kidneys to fail resulting in an amputation of his two lower limbs and his two upper limbs. Zion was a very happy child who had multiple hospitalizations over the next three years where he was put on dialysis. But he still wanted to be a happy kid and play. Pattie’s mother was worked up and made the decision to donate her kidney. Zion would later get a separate hand transplant in 2015. He since has been able to play sports and activities with his peers which has put a light in Zion’s eyes that can’t be put out. Zion and his mother are excited to raise donation awareness at the Tournament of Roses Parade on the Donate Life Float.

Zion’s Story

At age 2, Zion Harvey suffered a life threatening illness which caused his kidneys to fail resulting in a later amputation of his two lower limbs and his two upper limbs as well. Zion was a very happy child who had multiple hospitalization over the next three years. Zion was put on dialysis for two years which had become very draining but he still wanted to be a happy kid and play. In April of 2011 Zion’s mother Pattie had enough of dialysis and the waiting list. She was worked up to give Zion her kidney. The day after Zion’s surgery he was up smiling and playing the game he was in such good spirits. Zion would later get another transplant in 2015, a hand transplant, which would change his life in a very good way. Zion received the gift of life twice he got new hands in July of 2015, he since has been able to play sports and do age appropriate activities with his peers which has put a light in Zion’s eyes that can’t be put out. Zion and his mother are excited to raise donation awareness at the tournament of roses parade on the donate life float.