Packers QB Jordan Love Honors 13-Year-Old Organ Donor Who Saved His Uncle’s Life
Green Bay, WI – October 2, 2025
Jordan Love has quickly become the face of the Green Bay Packers, carrying the weight of a franchise and the expectations of a storied fan base. But this week, he shared a story far greater than football.
The Packers quarterback revealed that his uncle was one of five people saved by the organ donation of Sanjay Samuel, the 13-year-old boy tragically killed in Queens. Samuel’s gift has given new life to families across the country.
Samuel’s heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, and kidneys were transplanted to patients in desperate need. For Love’s family, the miracle was personal — his uncle received a kidney, ending years of waiting and uncertainty.
“Words can’t describe how thankful I am to Sanjay’s family,” Love said with emotion. “In the middle of unimaginable pain, they chose to give life. My uncle is alive today because of their incredible courage.”
Love, admired for his perseverance and leadership since taking over in Green Bay, said the experience has changed his perspective. He pledged to honor Sanjay’s legacy by raising awareness for organ donation and supporting families in need.
The Packers organization has rallied around their quarterback, with coaches, teammates, and fans embracing his story. A tribute to Sanjay’s memory is expected during Green Bay’s next home game at Lambeau Field.
In Queens, Sanjay’s family expressed gratitude knowing their son’s spirit continues to live on. “He was a boy full of love,” his father said. “That love now lives on through the people he saved.”
For Jordan Love, it is a reminder that the greatest victories in life are not measured in touchdowns or trophies, but in the lives touched and saved. Sanjay’s gift will forever be part of his story.
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Buffalo, NY – August 27, 2025 – Cutdown day is usually about tough football choices, but for the Buffalo Bills it became something more human. As the team finalized its 53-man roster, one story stood apart.
The Bills confirmed they had placed a rookie safety on Injured Reserve with a designation to return, a decision tied not to a physical injury alone but to the weight of grief and trauma.
The heartbreaking backdrop was the death of Lina Bina, a 24-year-old online personality known as MissJohnDough, whose passing from surgical complications earlier this month sent shockwaves through social media and the NFL community.
That rookie is Wande Owens, who joined Buffalo after a standout career at Yale and New Hampshire. “She lifted me through every exam, every practice, every moment of doubt. She wanted me to reach the NFL more than anything. But when I finally made it… she was already gone,” Owens shared softly, as teammates gathered to support him.
Owens’ résumé already spoke to his leadership: 276 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, and two First-Team All-Ivy honors. But no stat sheet could prepare him for a personal loss that now defines his first NFL season.
Head coach Sean McDermott emphasized compassion above all. “Family and mental health come first. Wande has our full support,” a team source explained, making clear the organization sees his well-being as the priority.
Adult film star MissJohnDough, 24, allegedly underwent a third bbl surgery before tragically dying from a blood clot in her heart and neck, according to friends 😔💔 pic.twitter.com/UqUPJBx6mw
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By moving him to IR with designation to return, the Bills keep the door open for Owens to rejoin the roster later this season once he’s ready. Until then, his fight is away from the field.
When Owens does return, every step and every snap will carry the memory of the person who believed in him most — transforming football into a tribute of love, resilience, and healing.
