Double-lung transplant recipient continues mission to find more ‘heroes’ to champion for organ donation

BALTIMORE — April is National Donate Life Month. It’s a time to honor those who save lives through the gift of organ donation—and to inspire others to do the same.

Earl Holt Jr., grew up loving superheroes, cheering on figures like Spider-Man—a superhero he admired for never giving up, no matter the odds. However, in 2010, he found himself in a very real fight when a rare disease turned his up life upside down.

“I used to be a healthy guy. I used to run, play sports… and then I get hit with this disease that nobody knew too much about,” he said.His condition quickly worsened. Holt was placed on home oxygen and given devastating news—he had only months to live…

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