April is National Donate Life Month, an annual awareness effort to encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors — and to celebrate those who have donated and saved lives. We recently caught up with IPF member John (John_R), who we interviewed back in 2014. At that time, John described what his “new… Continue reading “These lungs are a precious gift” — Member John shares his new “new normal” for National Donate Life Month
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National Donor Day: Changing lives on both sides
“Be Mine.” It’s the mantra of Valentine’s Day, but today we’re honoring those who’ve said, “Have mine.” February 14 is also National Donor Day, and it’s all about recognizing the most precious valentine of all: the gift of life. For every organ, tissue, marrow, platelet and blood donation, there are two sides to the story.… Continue reading National Donor Day: Changing lives on both sides
Recognizing National Donor Day
It’s Valentine’s Day, and besides flowers and candy, there’s a special way you can show somebody love today – by registering as an organ donor to give the most precious Valentine of all: the promise of life. February 14th is also National Donor Day, and it’s all about recognizing those who have donated in the… Continue reading Recognizing National Donor Day
Give the gift of life on National Donor Day
Some of us might give our significant others and family members flowers and chocolates on Valentine’s Day, but did you know that February 14th is also National Donor Day? That’s right – in the spirit of love and giving, today is all about celebrating past donors and raising awareness for the five points of life:… Continue reading Give the gift of life on National Donor Day