First African American full face transplant recipient advocates for organ donors and medical racial parity
November 21 · Niccole Caan | ASPS StaffDriving home from church, Robert Chelsea pulled his disabled car over to the shoulder. As he waited for help, a drunk driver slammed into his car, causing it to explode and burn more than 60 percent of Robert's body, including his face, leading him on a journey to become the first African American to receive a full face transplant.