Monthly Archives: April 2012

I am looking forward to watching this tomorrow night! Tune in to ABC’s Nightline tomorrow night at 10:30 pm in Minneapolis on channel 5, to catch a special on the importance of organ donation that features a cast of Mayo … Continue reading →

I have mentioned how sinus play an intricate part with cystic fibrosis. The sinus are very important to keep clean and clear. What seems to be in the sinus eventually ends up draining to the lungs which can cause a … Continue reading →

As I try and get my blood sugars in a little better control I have noticed I have lost a couple of pounds. I can’t afford to lose any weight while I am waiting for transplant. I am a petite … Continue reading →

Saturday we were able to attend the Donate Life Day celebration hosted by LifeSource. A beautiful brunch and award presentation at the Hilton by the Mall of America. Three volunteers were honored with the Volunteers of the Year Award. My … Continue reading →

Tomorrow, April 20, 2012 is National Donate Life Blue and Green Day! If you would like to support organ, eye, and tissue donation in the initiative to have 20 million new registered donors in 2012 by drawing attention to this … Continue reading →

I had an appointment today that was on the University of Minnesota children’s campus. Knowing I was going to be in the area of the Amplatz Children’s Hospital, I thought I would bring my dog Rosie to visit Grace who … Continue reading →

Yesterday I spoke at the North Hennepin Community College Nursing Class about organ donation. There was a donation coordinator from LifeSource, a donor mother who lost her son eighteen years ago, and myself. We spoke with them from 9-11:30a.m. and … Continue reading →

Today Travis and I were watching TV when we came across this touching story being told on ESPN’s E60 The Best Stories In Sports. It was already half way finished when we stumbled on the channel. Just then my parents … Continue reading →

Yesterday my buddy Bill and I were speaking at a driver’s education class. A girl raised her hand and asked “why wouldn’t everybody register to become a donor”? It is my favorite question because I know they are listening and thinking … Continue reading →