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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 →

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 →