I had been awake and working for almost 32 hours. I’m an organ procurement coordinator and we frequently work 24-hour shifts, but this day had pushed me past my limits. I was beginning to think that I wasn’t cut out for the world of organ donation, that I was too old for what is clearly a young person’s game. At 35, I was the oldest person at our organization who takes a full call schedule. I was exhausted, but instead of feeling exhilarated by the medical miracle I had helped accomplish, I was feeling defeated. I kept thinking, “Why do I do this to myself?” Read More »
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Born and raised in Columbus, I love Buckeye football! It also means apple pie, pumpkins, cooler weather and back to school time. I must admit, as a teenager, the thought of returning to school was anything but exciting. Why would I want to stop going to the pool to go to math class? (My dad never did come up with a good answer to this question.) However, now that I am in front of the classroom talking with students about organ, tissue and eye donation I love the school year! Read More »
September 14 - 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
A more in-depth look at volunteering for Lifeline of Ohio. This workshop teaches you how to participate in health fair and group presentations. Participants must have attended a Level 1 general workshop prior to this session.
For more information:
Terri Louder 614-384-7375
volunteers@lifelineofohio.org
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For the fifth year in a row, the Buckeyes are taking on the “Team Up North” in the Buckeye-Wolverine Challenge For Life. The goal for this community-minded, life-saving competition between the Buckeyes and the Wolverines is to register the most NEW organ, eye and tissue donors before the annual football match-up. Read More »
By Rob West, Liver Recipient
Have you ever asked yourself how you would do things differently if you were given a second chance? This was something I never asked until about two years ago but now I am living out the answer to that question. Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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