Outstanding individuals who are committed to saving lives were honored Oct. 19, 2011 by Lifeline of Ohio. The nonprofit promoting and coordinating organ and tissue donation in central and southeastern Ohio hosted its annual “Ambassador Appreciation” dinner to thank volunteers for their dedication to spreading the Donate Life message. Read More »
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By Deyra Rodriguez (leer en español)
When I was nine years old, I developed Type 1 diabetes. I dealt with the condition all my life and began experiencing kidney problems when I was in my 20s. After becoming pregnant in 1995, my kidneys failed.
Doctors tried to treat my condition with diet and medication but as a young professional trying to pursue a PhD and balance my family life, I began to suffer. I always felt tired and my lack of energy became a way of life – I started to think that it was my new “normal.” Read More »
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Tuesday’s Tale: The Glass is Half Full
By Jeff Longwell, kidney/pancreas recipient Ah, Chicken Pox. This not-so-thrilling experience as a child may be considered a “rite of passage” to some. Itchy red pox that you are forbidden to scratch, the smell of calamine lotion and a few extra days off school; these are things that we all may be able to recall [...]
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