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 »
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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 »
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Last week I had an opportunity to travel with four of our partner hospitals to Dallas for the 6th National Learning Congress on Organ Donation.
Each hospital was being recognized for their efforts working with Lifeline of Ohio to provide organ donation options to the families they serve. These hospitals have the unique understanding that when every attempt to save a life has failed, that life can have a profound impact on others when organ donation occurs. Read More »
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While traveling through Kentucky this past weekend, I stopped at a Starbucks just off an I-65 exit for a java chip frappuccino and a break from the monotony of driving. While waiting for my drink a gentleman came up and asked me if I was driving the car with the Donate Life license plate. Unsure if he was going to tell me he just hit my car, or chastise me for leaving my golden retriever in the back seat (the windows were down!), I reluctantly acknowledged ownership. Read More »
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On June 30, 2010 Guinness World Records™ confirmed that Lifeline of Ohio’s Candlelight Vigil of Hope, Remembrance and Celebration held April 11, 2010 at The Ohio Statehouse, won a Guinness World Record™! Read More »
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