Each April, the health care community recognizes the need for organ donors and celebrates those who have donated.

21 News attended a ceremony at Grove City Hospital to catch up with an organ transplant recipient and the hospital's president. 

Ron Davis spoke about what it was like for him to get a second chance at life, after more than a decade.

His path toward a heart transplant started when he was diagnosed with cancer at age 19. After rigorous amounts of chemotherapy and radiation damaged one side of his heart, Davis went into cardiac arrest at 37. He then needed a new heart, but it was not until 15 years later when he got the donation that saved his life.

"On January fifth 2022 I was blessed with a second chance at life," Davis said, adding "If it weren't for organ donation my grandson would not only have lost his grandfather, but he also would have lost his father who also received a life saving kidney transplant." 

According to the Center for Organ Recovery & Education 100,000 people nationwide are waiting for an organ transplant, and 7,000 Pennsylvanians are waiting for transplantation.

The president of Grove City Hospital said the heart, lungs, liver, and kidney are vital organs recipients are in need of, but a lesser-known but equally impactful donation is one that helps renew eyesight.

"There are many benefits through the organ donation process that it's not just about solid organs. It's tissue and cornea which can restore sight in patients as well." Chris Clark, president of Grove City Hospital said. 

If you are interested in becoming an organ donor click here to learn more. 

"Donors are heroes and there is nothing better than giving back with life." Clark said.