We’ve had a fun summer promoting our Live On. Ride On.™ campaign around central Ohio! We’ve connected with bikers in Columbus, Upper Sandusky, Sunbury, Marion, Lima, Lexington and more. Along the way we’ve registered more than 100 new donors at events and touched many more lives – but we’re not done yet! Read More »
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Last week I met one of our donor mothers and Donate Life Ambassadors. I was called to stop by the Communications department to meet her because she lives in my small town and although I have heard her name many times I had not had an opportunity to introduce myself. Read More »
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Michael Gibson, Son of a heart recipient
As a child, everyone has a hero. Someone they look up to, admire, and envision being ‘just like them.’ For me, this man was my father, Roger. Read More »
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We had a wonderful weekend at the 10tv Health and Fitness Expo! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to ask questions and share personal stories. More than 50 expo-goers signed up as organ and tissue donors – wow! You are all truly heroes. Read More »
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We are getting geared up for the 10tv Health and Fitness Expo this weekend! Lifeline of Ohio has a booth (#833) both days from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Columbus Convention Center. Read More »
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As a young student I spent the majority of my math classes trying to convince my teachers that I wouldn’t need to know fractions, percentages or calculus. Addition and subtraction? That’s what calculators are for.
Many years later, as the Community Outreach/Partnership Coordinator for Lifeline of Ohio I handle many responsibilities such as working with our Bureau of Motor Vehicles partners, our National Donor Sabbath outreach, the Workplace Partnership for Life program and providing informational programs to community and school groups. Read More »
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I was in my pediatrician’s office a few weeks ago, taking my son for a check-up. I happened to be wearing my Donate Life sweater and our doctor asked me if worked for Lifeline of Ohio. Read More »
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Veronica Wende: Lifeline of Ohio Ambassador
“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.” This song reminds me how important it is to let your light “Shine On” by becoming a registered organ and tissue donor. Through my own experiences, I know that organ and tissue donation is a very important topic to be discussed for Americans of all ages. I find it amazing how one donor can help so many. Read More »
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The finale of Boston Med on ABC last week captured the incredible story of the nation’s second face transplant recipient, Jim Maki, and his donor, Joseph Helfgot. The transplant was a life-changing procedure for Maki and depicted the incredible results that can come from transplantation. Read More »
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by Jan Waroway (Living Kidney Donor) I still remember the first time that I realized how serious Joyce’s condition was and that she was dealing with a condition that could only be taken care of by medication for a couple of more years. After that, dialysis or a kidney transplant would be necessary in order [...]
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