Transplant recipients reunite with doctors and donors that saved their lives at RWJUH in New Jersey [Video]

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (WABC) — Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital hosted its Gift of Life Celebration on Friday to reunite transplant recipients with the donors and doctors that helped save their lives.

There was a time when William Penn thought he may never play his saxophone again.

About a decade ago, a heart condition forced him to put it away. Then in 2021, the time came for a transplant. After waiting 49 days, he got a new lease on life.

At the time, he had already been admitted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

“I do not know who gave me this heart, but I am so happy that they did, and you know, it’s just been a blessing,” Penn said.

Penn and other organ recipients and donors returned to the hospital Friday for National Organ Donor Month.

They are sharing stories of their new lives and finding comfort in their shared experiences.

“Someone gave …