A Gift of Life: A Story of Organ and Tissue Donation

Hummel, Benjamin: - Benjamin Hummel is an award-winning illustrator who depicts the charms and beauty of life in his detailed paintings. What makes Benjamin's story unique is the fact that his lives and conducts his life while suffering the ravages of a debilitating chronic autoimmune disorder. This disease eventually resulted in two liver transplants. Knowing firsthand the fragility of life, Benjamin creates his art and tells his stories with the intent to focus on the triumphs and richest joys we have in our everyday experiences. He creates to overcome the struggles of everyday life by depicting imagery that encourages others to live life more fully. He is the illustrator of a number of children's books, including his own YA adventure fiction about time travel. His full portfolio can be enjoyed at hummelillustration.com