Lifeline of Ohio invites you to celebrate Donate Life Month at this special event. This gathering will be a testament to the lives that have been touched by organ and tissue donation. We hope that you will bring your friends and family to honor those who have given the “gift of life,” celebrate those who have been given a second chance through transplantation and to give “hope” to the 112,000+ waiting on the national transplant list.
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 »
“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 »
Thank you to everyone who attended the Candlelight Vigil on April 11, helping us light candles for organ and tissue donation awareness! We unofficially broke the Guinness World Record™ for most candles lit simultaneously in a single venue and are waiting on confirmation.
It was an amazing, emotional evening and a great testament to the power of organ and tissue donation. We will have pictures and details posted in a few days, but we wanted to share our excitement with you!
In case you missed the event, see the embedded video below from WCMH NBC-4 or check out WSYX ABC6′s video coverageonline.
THANK YOU to all who planned, attended and volunteered at this very special event!
On Sunday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ohio Statehouse we are attempting the Guinness World Record™ for most candles lit simultaneously in a single venue at our annual Candlelight Vigil, in an effort to shed light on the need for organ and tissue donors.
The event is designed to provide hope to the 106,000 Americans waiting for a chance to “shine on” with a lifesaving organ transplant, remembrance for those who “shine on” through the gifts they gave as organ and tissue donors, and celebration for transplant recipients who continue to “shine on” with a second chance at life.
The current record is 1,000 candles lit and we need your help to break it! Please join us for this special opportunity to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation. Click here for more information.
On April 11, 2010 we are attempting the Guinness World Record™ for most candles lit simultaneously in a single venue in an effort to shed light on the need for organ and tissue donors! Read More »
By Dr. Gregg Hadley, cornea recipient and Lifeline of Ohio board member Twenty years ago, I knew I’d need a cornea transplant. I was diagnosed with Fuchs dystrophy, a rare genetic condition that led to the degradation of my corneas.
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