Six percent of Ohioans believe their religion does not support organ and tissue donation, according to a recent survey conducted by the Second Chance Trust Fund. But, the truth is: all major religions in the United States support donation.
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Leave a Comment »National Donor Sabbath, taking place Nov. 11-13, is an annual celebration that gives religious communities the opportunity to show their support for organ and tissue donation. Read More »
Leave a Comment »Over the past weekend, hundreds of religious organizations across the state of Ohio came together for National Donor Sabbath. The annual observance, which is always held two weeks before Thanksgiving, is an opportunity for religious leaders to share their support of organ and tissue donation and overcome a common misconception Ohioans have: that their religion doesn’t support donation.
Members of Second Presbyterian Church participated in honor of former member Chuck Wachtel. Chuck, who passed away at the age of 34, was an organ and tissue donor. Read More »
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While shopping recently at Target I found myself in the holiday section of the store amongst the mix of Halloween candy and Christmas decor. Every year it seems like the holiday season arrives earlier. Many of us, me included, get caught up in the rush of gift giving. We spend hours shopping for the perfect gifts for our family and friends, wrapping these tokens of our affection in festive paper and looking forward to the smiles they will bring. And although shopping is part of my holiday celebration, I also try to think about the joys the season will bring – time with friends and family and the opportunity to help others. Read More »
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Six percent of Ohioans think that their religion does not support organ and tissue donation, according to a recent survey conducted by the Second Chance Trust Fund. But, the truth is: all major religions in the United States support donation.
To combat this misconception, religious organizations across the nation are encouraged to participate in National Donor Sabbath each November. Read More »
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The weekend of November 9-11, 2012 faith communities across the nation will come together to share the importance of registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor. Named National Donor Sabbath, this weekend offers the perfect opportunity to educate your congregation about the need for organ and tissue donors, as well as your religion’s beliefs and traditions about sharing the “Gift of Life.” Read More »
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