Author Archives: NikkisNewLungs

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 →

I have experienced a call from the hospital once before. It turned out to be what they call a “dry run”. January 21, 2011, yes over a year ago I got a call at 1:39 in the morning that there … Continue reading →

Yesterday my dad turned 80! Travis’ dad was in town and he turned 60 a couple of weeks ago. Fortunately we were all able to get together for dinner and celebrate. Happy birthday to two of the best dad’s!

Thank you everyone for all the nice comments on the “I am Hope” campaign video. Thank you for sharing it with others, and more importantly thank you for discussing organ donation with friends and loved one’s. I am doing all … Continue reading →

This week Donate Life Minnesota’s Facebook page will be featuring 7 Minnesotans for the “I am Hope” campaign. I am honored to have been chosen as 1 of 7 to share our story about being touched by donation and transplant. … Continue reading →

People tell me they keep checking the website for updates. All you really need to do is type in your email on the right hand side of the web page and you will receive an email notification with the new … Continue reading →