Increase Awareness Of The Need For Donors And Wear Your Ribbon With Pride.
Were all here on this earth to give one another a helping hand, why not this?
Your not only giving another a chance at life but, at Salvation as well.
These statistic show why these gifts are so important, In 1987 there were
4,000 organ donors. In 1992, 4,521, In 1997, 5,495. But the number of persons
awaiting transplants in 1987 was, 13,396. In 1992, 29,415 and in 1997, 59,760.
Anyone can donate, all cost are paid for by the Organ Procurement Organization.
If, you are 18 or older, please carry a donor card and sign your drivers
license on the back. Let your wishes be know to your family members, as well.
If under 18, fill out same information and make sure your wishes are known to
your parents, you are not of legal age, yet.
You Will Find This Logo: On T-Shirts, Sweatshirt, Hats And Pins
Did you know 25%, off all individuals awaiting a liver transplant are 10 or
younger and a 1 year survival rate for a heart transplant recipient is above
85%. One donor victim of an automobile accident recently saved 3 persons
lifes, this was our daughter but, as many as 5 lives have been saved from 1
donor. Not to mention, all of the research the medical society can do to
further advance, cures for many dieases. Which are now cureable, because of
donors.
For more information on Organ and Tissue Donation please call 1-888-5-Donate.
Our First Planting ~ OF The Organ And Tissue Tree
In Des Moines Iowa ~ April 1998,
Two Months After Holly Went To Heaven
Jeff Shoveling Dirty On Tree ~ In Hollys Memory ~
~The Tree Of Life ~
The Tree Of Life Travels Through Out Iowa.
Did You know?
1682
The first tissue transplant recorded in medical history was in 1682. A Dr Meekren filled a
defect in a Russian Soldier's head with a piece of dog skull. This anecdoltal case was actually
first recorded in a church log. Soon after the successful transplant took place, the church excommunicated
the soldier. Two years later, the soldier requested thatt the bone transplant br removed so that
he could return to the good graces of the church. Soon after the bone was removed, the soldier died.
Organ And Tissue Sticker
1881
In 1881, a medical journal article discussed the first case of kin transplantation. The patient,
while leaning against a metal door hinge, was struck by lightning and sustained a burn which took
all of the skin off his arm. A surgeon treating him took the skin from a patient who had just died
and used it as a temporary skin graft.
1951
The first heart valve replacement happened in 1951. A plastic proto-type heart valve was used. Since
then, other artificial valves have been made out of metal. Modified natural from pigs have also been used.
1970
In 1970 the introduction of cryopreserved (frozen) techniques in tissue
banking were first used. This broke ground for successful storage of all
types of tissues for transplantation. Human heart valves, tendons and
ligaments could not be used successfully in transplantation as well as bone
and skin. This techniques has been improved upon, allowing most tissue to
remain viable in storage for up to five years in current tissue banking
practices.
~ Volunteer Recongition Pin ~
For Donor Families, Recipents And
All Those Who Donated Their Time
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This Is A Organ And Tissue Donation Logo:
It Is Found On T-Shirts, Pins And Stickers
The Idea For This Sign Came From A Donor Family
~ After Their Daughter Was Pronouced Brain Died ~
She Was Skating Behind A Car
In The Winter And Fell Hitting Her Head
1998 Organ And Tissue Donation ~ Stamp ~
Organ & Tissue Stamps will be available again
at your local post office, the price is the same
as others.
Support Organ and Tissue Donation.
~ In Your Loved Ones Memory ~
~ National Donor Sabbath ~
As many of you know, the weekend of November 13, 14 & 15 is designated as
National Donor Sabbath, a time to bring the message of the "Gift Of LIfe"
into our churches and synagogues. The National Donor Sabbath can be oberved
with sermons, bulletin inserts, displays, education, and class presentations
by recipents and donor family members. This is your chance to get your
congregation talking about organ, eyes and tissue donation! Talk with your
religious leaders and clergy, ask them to include this important message as
they reach out from the pulpit. ISOPO has special donor Sabbath Kits already
prepared to help your congregation with thier obervation. Call Lisa at
319-337-7515 or Ann at 515-244-7676 and ask them to send you a kit today!
Please help us promote donation awareness over Donor Sabbath weekend, or any
weekend this month and demonstrate to all that most of the major religions
support donation as an unselfish act of charity.
Jesus Gave Until The Last Second Of His Life ~ Shouldn't We Do The Same As Well?
Become A Organ And Tissue Donor ~ It's The Most Unselish Act Of Kidness ~
Give So Another May Live ~ If You May Not
Share Your Decision With Your Loved Ones
So Others Will Understand, Know And Respect, Your Decision.
You Will Lessen Their Burden ~ At Their Time Of Grief
Holly's Grandma Julie ~ Nebraksa's Kidney Foundation Sponsor ~ LeAnn(me)
Presenting Holly's Quilt Piece To The Kidney Foundation
Holly's Quilt Piece Will Be Added, To The Kidney Foundations Quilt
One Of The National Kidney Quilts ~ On Display
The Kidney Quilts Travel Through Out
~The United States ~
Reg Green & I
Reg Is The Author Of The Book & Monday Nite Movie
~ The Nicolas Green Effect ~
His Son Was Son Shot & Killed By Bandits
While On A Family Vacation In Italy
~ Back To Main Page ~
Govenor & Lt. Govenor Of Iowa
~ Signing Of Donor Proclaimation Week ~
Holly's Kidney Recipent ~ Lil ~ Family, & Us
Were Present For The Signing.
Donor Awareness Week Is ~ April 16-22
We Were The Only Donor ~ Recipent Families Present.
