He suffered devastating burns when he tried to rescue a woman trapped in a fire. For years, he was terrified to show his face to the world, and wore caps, sunglasses and prosthetic ears in public.

In 2001, volunteer firefighter Patrick Hardison suffered devastating third-degree burns to his face and scalp while rescuing a woman from a house fire.

He endured years of pain, wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, and prosthetic ears in public to avoid stares.

After 71 surgeries, Patrick still struggled with basic functions like blinking and eating.

In 2015, he underwent the most extensive face transplant ever, a 26-hour surgery led by Dr. Eduardo D. Rodriguez at NYU Langone Medical Center. His donor, 26-year-old David Rodebaugh, had been declared brain dead after a bike accident.

Despite a 50/50 chance of survival, the surgery was a success. Patrick received a new face, eyelids, ears, nose, and scalp.

Over time, his swelling reduced, and he regained the ability to blink and swallow.

Today, Patrick lives a new life, spreading a message of hope. He continues to take anti-rejection medication and works on a book to inspire others. His journey is a testament to medical advancements and the generosity of organ donors.

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