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Two years after receiving a heart and kidney transplant, a 70-year-old man sets out to sail around the world to highlight the importance of organ donation. Hear his story.

Just as his life was about to begin, Kyle Garlett was diagnosed with lymphoma and he wondered if he'd even have a future. He survived his cancer and a heart transplant, and these days he's an Ironman triathlete!

At age 68, Larry Pontius had a life expectancy counted in single-digit days. He was struggling to find hope and then he got a phone call.

One moment, Ava Kaufman was a top dancer, performing on the world's best stages. The next, Ava suddenly found herself in the hospital, awaiting a heart transplant. Learn how she's now making a difference and educating others about organ donations.

A 17-year-old California girl died last week awaiting a liver transplant. Growing Bolder introduces you to a man who was one of the lucky ones to receive his transplant and is now spreading the message of organ donation.

For 30 years, Larry Pontius smoked three to four packs of cigarettes a day. Despite his best efforts, he could not stop. Then he was diagnosed with COPD, and five lungs later, he has a message for anyone still smoking -- don't.