Cameron and Jared Wohl

Liver Recipient and Living Donor

On February 11, 2014, Jared Wohl, then 27, donated 65 percent of his liver to his younger brother, Cameron, then 24, who was battling primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare autoimmune disease impacting the bile ducts of the liver, via a living donor transplant. The successful transplant marked the beginning of a new chapter for both brothers, who continue to advocate for organ and tissue donation awareness and education.

In 2013, leading up to the transplant, Jared and Cameron founded The Wave Set, an organization aimed at raising awareness and educating the public about the importance of organ and tissue donation, while showing the world that “We Are Vital to Each Other.” Now a named fund of the Sharing Network Foundation, The Wave Set has been instrumental in promoting organ and tissue donor registration and supporting donor families.

In 2016, they launched a crowdfunded documentary, “65 Percent,” depicting their family’s journey through the transplant experience and offering a poignant look at the impact of organ donation. The documentary can be viewed at www.sharingnetworkfoundation.org/the-wave-set. Since then, Jared and Cameron have planned and executed speaking engagements and fundraising events to support The Wave Set’s mission.

“It’s surreal to see how far we’ve come since the transplant. When I’m having a tough day, I’ll occasionally think back and it helps give much needed perspective on how fragile life is and what’s really important – our health. And to see my brother and nephew, it’s just incredible,” said Jared.

Cameron echoed these sentiments, stating, “I’m so grateful to have my health. I think of all the things I’ve done in the time span since my transplant – going back to school, picking up hockey again, changing careers, starting a family. It helped shape me into the person I am and the outlook I have.”

Source: https://www.njsharingnetwork.org/stories-of-hope/#16640

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