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Linda Regis, recipient of a double lung transplant, gazes down at a portrait of her donor, Shakespeare Log, as his parents look on. Just like Linda, Shakespeare was a big Denver Broncos fan. Photos by Justin Tafoya\/Clarkson Creative for UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shakespeare Log wasn\u2019t at the Broncos\u2019 UCHealth Training Center<\/a> before a recent big game. But, his spirit filled the room.<\/p>\n

Nearly three years ago, Shakespeare, 32, died suddenly when an aneurysm burst a blood vessel in his brain while he was at his Best Buy Geek Squad job in Lakewood. His death devastated his family, but he was able to give life to Linda Regis and her loved ones.<\/p>\n

When Shakespeare died, Regis, of Colorado Springs, was on a waiting list for a double lung transplant she needed after years of struggling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD<\/a>. She got her new lungs in early November 2016<\/a> from a then-unknown benefactor. It turned out that Shakespeare was the person who saved her life. The transplant forged a bond that on this Broncos game day would be forever strengthened.<\/p>\n

\"Linda
Double lung transplant recipient, Linda Regis, holds her hands to her chest as she speaks with her donor’s mom. All are Broncos fans and got to have a pre-game reunion at the UCHealth Training Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Transplant recipient meets family<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On Sunday, a rejuvenated Regis, wearing a shirt with the words, \u201cA Transplant Saved My Life,\u201d stood nervously in the Training Center room, surrounded by friends and family, including the baby great granddaughter she called \u201cmy little cowgirl,\u201d waiting to meet Shakespeare\u2019s family. With her childhood friend Faye Hogan standing by, Regis recalled the day she learned the transplant team<\/a> at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital<\/a> on the Anschutz Medical Campus<\/a> had found a match for her. The memories brought feelings of joy and sadness in equal measure.<\/p>\n

\u201cI went into shock,\u201d she said. \u201cBut I knew in my head and in my heart that there had been a loss.\u201d Regis referred to \u201cmy angel friend\u201d when she thought of and even spoke to the departed person who had saved her life.<\/p>\n

Regis wanted more \u2013 to know the identity of her donor.<\/p>\n

\"Shakespeare
Shakespeare Log died suddenly as a young man. His lungs enabled Linda Regis to have a double lung transplant. Here, Shakespeare’s mom listens as Linda breathes with Shakespeare’s lungs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThat was the biggest part of my dream, that I could call his name.\u201d<\/p>\n

She eventually connected with the Log family, which led to the Sunday meeting.<\/p>\n

The Logs brought a large contingent to the Training Center for a dramatic entrance. Shakespeare\u2019s father led a procession into the room, bearing a large photo of Shakespeare wearing a Denver Broncos<\/a> jersey with former quarterback Peyton Manning\u2019s number 18. A tearful Regis tightly hugged the family members.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy heart goes out to you,\u201d Regis said.<\/p>\n

\"Linda
Double lung transplant recipient Linda Regis meets family of Shakespeare Log, the donor who saved her life. In the background, Shakespeare Log’s dad holds his portrait.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI loved how you were so appreciative of Shakespeare,\u201d his older brother, Karng, told her.<\/p>\n

Cycle of life<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Manning jersey was a reminder of just one eerie link between Shakespeare and Linda. He was a die-hard fan of the great quarterback, as the smiling photo suggested. Regis, also a Manning fan, had emerged from anesthesia after her transplant surgery asking if the quarterback was around. Karng noted other odd connections, such as his wife, Caroline, having a sister named Linda.<\/p>\n

\"Broncos
Former Denver Broncos quarterback, Peyton Manning, signed a jersey that he dedicated to organ donor, Shakespeare Log.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The strongest bonds between donor and recipient, however, are the two lungs inside Linda Regis\u2019 body. In a moving testament to Shakespeare\u2019s ongoing presence, his parents used a stethoscope to listen to Regis inhaling and exhaling through their son\u2019s lungs.<\/p>\n

\"A
Shakespeare Log loved Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. He died as a young man, but gave life to Linda Regis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For Karng, the sound of Regis breathing demonstrated that Shakespeare has never really left.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy brother is there. My brother is alive,\u201d Karng said. \u201cIt gives you that moment that you are with him.\u201d<\/p>\n

That Shakespeare was a donor was no surprise, Karng added.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a selfless person. He knew what others needed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Shakespeare\u2019s brother looked toward the grateful Regis, surrounded by the loved ones she came so close to losing. Now, she has the gift of life \u2013 her own and a new great grandson who is on the way.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis could not have happened to a better person,\u201d Karng said. \u201cNow [Regis\u2019s family] can carry on her memory when she passes. There are things that link us all together,\u201d he added. \u201cI believe that our lives are linked.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Shakespeare Log wasn\u2019t at the Broncos\u2019 UCHealth Training Center before a recent big game. But, his spirit filled the room. Nearly three years ago, Shakespeare, 32, died suddenly when an aneurysm burst a blood vessel in his brain while he was at his Best Buy Geek Squad job in Lakewood. 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