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EDINBURG, Texas – April is recognized nationally as Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the life-saving impact of organ, eye and tissue donation. For Norma Vega, a 63-year-old retired educator from Mission, the message behind the month is deeply personal. In May 2025—she received the gift of life through a kidney transplant at the DHR Health Transplant Institute, the only medical facility of its kind south of San Antonio and Houston.
Vega dedicated 32 years to teaching, fueled by a deep passion for English and history. Even in retirement, she continues to serve her community as Regional Director for the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE).
But in the years leading up to her transplant, Vega’s life gradually shifted from the classroom to caring for those she loved most.
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