669 Days!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by NikkisNewLungs

I have been active on the transplant list for 669 days! Hard to imagine it was going to take this long. Although I’m happy I am maintaining my health, the wait seems to be endless.  There are not enough registered donors to help myself and others waiting for organs. I was at a driver’s education class tonight with my buddy Bill talking about the importance of organ donation. You should see the faces on the people when we tell them one donor can save or enhance up to 60 lives! Also when they find out age and most health conditions don’t prevent someone from being a donor. Bill and I are doing our best so that those applying for their driver’s license can make an informed decision about checking the “donor document of gift” box on the their application.

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7 Responses to 669 Days!

  1. MaryPat Ruff's avatar MaryPat Ruff says:
    April 6, 2012 at 9:28 am

    These long 669 days have always had plans. You hardly ever sit idle. You are helping others, spreading the word about donation, visiting groups, volunteering, doing 8 hours of therapy/exercise daily and doing family things. Wheeeewwww…. I thank you for all you do for my patients. You are sunshine for all of us that know you. Thank you for being you!

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  2. Elaine's avatar Elaine says:
    April 6, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    MaryPat Ruff you have hit it on the head. I am so proud of Nicole and all she does. She is such a wonderful daughter as well as an advocate for organ donations.
    When she gets her new lungs They are going to wonder what hit them as I am sure she is not going to slow down. We are going to have to tie her to the bed.

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  3. jeffrichert's avatar jeffrichert says:
    April 6, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Nikki, thanks for going to Chanhassen with Bill yesterday. The two of you together are unstopable!

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  4. Connie Haubenschild's avatar Connie Haubenschild says:
    April 6, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    Nikki you are reaching so many people, soon very soon there will be lungs for you. It is so important to stay as healthy as possible and you are giving it all you got. I know and have seen the dedication and hard work it takes, you are an inspiration to so many. Thinking of you every day. Praying for you Nikki. Faith, Hope & Love from Jamie’s Mom

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