Many Lives Touched at 10TV Health and Fitness Expo
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the “Donate Life” booth this weekend at the 10TV Health and Fitness Expo!
Leave a Comment »
lifeline of ohio Category Page 1
Record Registration Rates
We are excited to share that in the past two months, central and southeastern Ohioans have registered as organ and tissue donors in record numbers! Read More »
Leave a Comment »5 Million Strong!
I recently learned that 5 million Ohioans have registered as organ and tissue donors. 5 million! This is the highest number of registered donors since the inception of the Ohio Donor Registry in 2002. And, it’s cause to celebrate.
5 million registered organ and tissue donors is huge. I just want to take a moment to put that into perspective: Read More »
Leave a Comment »
So Many Lives Touched
Every year I have the privilege of assembling the photo tribute for the Donor Family Recognition. This year, it got me thinking.
These photos don’t just represent the donors, but also the lives they touched. Each individual photo shown at the event carries with it family and friends left behind. I think, “How many people?” The pictures also represent the transplant recipients who received the “Gift of Life” through that individual’s donation. Each of these recipients has family and friends who have also been impacted by these gifts. Again I think, “How many people?” Read More »
Leave a Comment »
My Life’s Work
This month I will celebrate my 20th anniversary at Lifeline of Ohio. My first thought when I say those words is, “How can this be?” I was a mere 25 years old when I started working here and, quite frankly, had no idea what I was doing leaping in to this cause. I can remember exactly where I was when Linda Jones, the former Lifeline of Ohio CEO, called me on the phone to ask me if I wanted to come work for her – it was such a rush.
In the many roles I have played, from an organ coordinator, then as the hospital relations representative, and finally in my role now as Chief Clinical Executive/Director of Clinical Services I cannot think of any other way I would want to dedicate my life’s work. Read More »
One Comment »
5 Million Ohioans Agree
5 million Ohioans agree: organ donation saves lives. Donate Life Month is a perfect time to announce that there are now more than 5 million registered organ and tissue donors in the Ohio Donor Registry! This achievement makes it clear that Ohioans understand the need for donors and are starting to take action. Read More »
Leave a Comment »
Revving Up for Live On. Ride On.™
We started another season of our Live On. Ride On.™ motorcyclist outreach program this past weekend. Beginning earlier than usual this year, we were afraid that April showers might deter our plans. Luckily, the sun came through on Saturday, and so did the bikers!
Leave a Comment »
Hope, Remembrance and Celebration
Hope, Remembrance, and Celebration — concepts that I have experienced separately, but not all at the same time. This changed on April 2, 2011 in a tent full of friends, colleagues, and total strangers.
When I was told that Lifeline of Ohio would be hosting a 24-hour event, I was completely overwhelmed. “How could our small staff pull off such a huge event,” I wondered. The details started coming together in the months leading up to April, and I learned that each hour would be different, but certainly special. Read More »
One Comment »
Leaving Was My Hardest Task
Leave. That was the hardest thing I did on the Day of Hope, Remembrance and Celebration. Even after just three hours of sleep, fueled only by a bag of Cheetos and some cookies, when my shift ended, I kept finding reasons to stay. Read More »
3 Comments »
Spread the word and share with your friends! Follow us, fan us, and watch us.
Featured Profile Stories
Returning to the Game I Love
by Mike (Tissue Recipient) Even though many of the individuals who benefitted from my donor’s tissue will never know the origin of their healing gift, a rare twist of fate has given me the comfort and knowledge of knowing first-hand that my donor was a true hero. I know that because my donor was my [...]
Keep up with Honey Bee
Start Talking!