Donor families gathered on Sept. 26 to remember their loved ones at the unveiling of Grant Medical Center’s ”Wall of Heroes.” Read More »

By admin on 9/30/10, In News, Tags Grant Medical Center, lifeline of ohio, organ donors, Wall of heroes

By Susan G. Clark, Donate Life Ambassador

My dad, James Connor Clark, was an amazing man who loved life.  He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to ride motorcycles. He was good with his hands, and capable of anything. He was such a kind man and it was not unusual to find him helping a fellow neighbor or over at the school fixing school playground equipment. He had a huge heart; unfortunately, his heart began to fail him at a young age. Read More »

By admin on 9/28/10, In Organ & Tissue Recipients, Personal Stories, Tags donate life, heart transplant, James Connor Clark, Susan Clark

Hi! I’m Sara Brown, MPH, the new community education coordinator. Before rejoining the Lifeline of Ohio team, I worked at Premier Community Health in Dayton, organizing community education programs and helping people quit smoking. Read More »

By admin on 9/22/10, In News, Tags lifeline of ohio, Organ donation school presenation, Sara Brown

By Mary Bosart, liver recipient

My story started when I was only 11 years old. I went into the doctor for a checkup and I learned I had cirrhosis, meaning there was scarring in my liver and it wasn’t able to function properly. I immediately had to start taking medication to try to manage the issue. Read More »

By admin on 9/21/10, In Organ & Tissue Recipients, Personal Stories, Tags lifeline of ohio, liver transplant, Mary Bosart, organ donation

by James Sims II (kidney recipient)

I joined the Ohio National Guard back in the early 90s because my dad was in the military and growing up it was always something I wanted to do. After graduating from Officer Basic School, I applied to pilot training and soon learned the serious nature of a pending illness. A standard physical revealed that I had unusually high blood pressure and my plans quickly changed. Further tests revealed that my kidney function was deteriorating and, eventually, I would need a transplant. Read More »

By admin on 9/16/10, In Live on. Ride on., Tags james sims, kidney transplant, Live on. Ride on.

Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of freedom for the Hispanic community in the U.S.  The annual event, which runs from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, jointly commemorates the independence of Cost Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, all observed on Sept. 15, as well as Mexico and Chile, both countries that gained independence in September.  The month is observed through celebrations of Hispanic culture, contribution and heritage across the country. Read More »

By admin on 9/15/10, In News, Tags Done Vida, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino organ donor, lifeline of ohio

Margot Miller: Tissue Recipient

The most precious gifts I have ever received are my five beautiful children: Kyle, Ethan, twins – Lindy and Paige, and Erin. I love being there for them and being active in their lives every day. Shortly after the birth of my daughter Erin, my ability to be a mother was hindered. Read More »

By admin on 9/14/10, In Organ & Tissue Recipients, Tags being a mother, candlelight vigil, myths about organ donation, spinal fusion, tissue recipient, why should i be an organ donor

Whew!  What a summer it has been.  I’ve had the chance to buzz all over central Ohio at parades and festivals, visited health fairs, picnics and more to promote the Donate Life message. Read More »

By admin on 9/13/10, In News, Tags Bee a donor, honey bee, Honey Bee Dolls

On Sept. 1, 2010 Lane Aviation and members of the Lane Aviation-sponsored Donate Life Council presented more than $5,900 to Lifeline of Ohio to assist with general educational awareness. The money was raised this past summer at Lane Aviation’s golf tournament, “The Donor in You.” Read More »

By admin on 9/10/10, In News, Tags donate life golf tournament, Lane Aviation