To say the Dash for Donation Saturday was amazing would be an understatement! It was my 9th event as a Lifeline of Ohio employee, and I was speechless as I scanned the crowd and Sea of Green before the 5K from atop the grassy knoll in downtown Columbus this past weekend.
I could not believe all of the people that surrounded me were gathered for one reason – in support of organ and tissue donation. I saw familiar faces, and meet many new ones too. Everyone was celebrating the precious “Gift of Life” — it was awe-inspiring! Read More »
By Bill Laing, double lung transplant candidate
In 1994, I started having trouble breathing and a lung biopsy in 1996 revealed I had sarcoidosis, a condition that causes the immune system to attack the lungs.
For the next 15 years I was able to manage and live with the disease, but in December 2009, my difficulty breathing had progressed to the point that I could no longer do my daily tasks without using eight liters plus of oxygen with exertion and still stopping to catch my breath so I was listed for a double lung transplant. I was able to continue with my plumbing design work until November 2010 when being on time and having enough energy to last all day became too much for me, and my employer. I had to quit my job. I am on oxygen all of the time now, and spend my days time doing easier tasks, like playing Legos with my grandson, taking naps, and helping at church. Read More »
The communications team celebrated its work with more than 150 central Ohio public relations professionals at the Central Ohio Public Relations Society’s (PRSA) PRisms Awards luncheon April 21, 2011. Lifeline of Ohio won the non-profit Best of Show award for its Shining a Brighter Light on Organ and Tissue Donation entry. The entry, which was a collaboration between Lifeline of Ohio and Fahlgren Mortine, encompassed the 2010 “Shine On” Guinness World Record-breaking Candlelight Vigil held April 11, 2010. The PRism for best non-profit special event was also awarded for the Vigil event. Read More »
In the spring of 1994 my friend, Linn, needed a heart transplant. She had just had triplets and developed cardiomyopathy after their birth. She was put on the transplant list, and I just knew she would be fine. After all, I thought everyone indicated their wish to be a donor on their driver license, meaning they would be an organ donor upon death. I could not have been more wrong. Read More »
Wednesday, May 9, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Open to anyone interested in learning more about organ and tissue donation and volunteering for Lifeline of Ohio. You must register in advance to attend. Space is limited.
For more information:
Terri Louder 614-384-7375
volunteers@lifelineofohio.org
Location:
Lifeline of Ohio Office
760 Kinnear Rd., Second Floor
Columbus, OH 43212
I recently attended the American Association of Tissue Banks mid-year meeting last week in Austin, Texas. While at the conference, I had the opportunity to hear the story of Mr. Michael Lammey, a retired Navy Boiler Technician. Read More »
In my preparation for our “Day of Hope, Remembrance and Celebration,” I found myself focused on finding a candle that would burn steadily for 24 hours. After searching online, I reached out to a candle vendor that I’ve worked with before. I wasn’t stressed about it, but was determined to find the right candle. Read More »
I returned to the office this week, inspired after five days in Austin, Texas. I went to the SXSW Interactive conference to represent Lifeline of Ohio and came away with great ideas for spreading our message and a few stories to remind me why our work is so important. Read More »
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