Edward G. Masol

Ed Masol was born and raised in Harrison, New Jersey. Diagnosed with aortic insufficiency, he underwent his first open heart surgery at the age of 21, to replace his aortic valve. A second surgery followed at the age of 32. Experiencing increasing bouts of congestive heart failure throughout his 30's, he was finally advised that transplantation would be his only option. Successfully transplanted August 4, 1996, Ed enjoyed a new lease on life. Tragedy struck the family the following December, when his 12 year old niece, Katie, was declared brain dead due to lack of oxygen following a seizure. Ed dedicates his participation in TSI to his donor family and his niece

Professional Work:
Hobart West Group
Labor Ready
Consec Security

Post Transplants Activities:

Memberships:
Founding Board Member of Transplant Speakers International

Volunteer Activities:
The Sharing Network of New Jersey

Awards and Other Activities:
Featured as the cover story of the Sunday edition of the Newark Star Ledger for Donor Awareness week

Featured on the Sally Jesse Raphael show when he was honored to meet his donor family for the first time.

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