February 24, 2021: A daddy’s girl through and through, Madison Hair loved hanging out with her family. She also cherished the time she spent at home in her bedroom. Like many young people, it was the one place she could call her own; her sanctuary. For seven years, Madison’s bedroom on Mary Louise Drive provided a […]
February 17, 2021: It had been a day like any other day. Cielita Clausell dropped off her son, Jaylen, at basketball practice after work. On the way home, she pulled into a church parking lot and checked her email. She was expecting a message from the organizers of a football camp Jaylen had attended that […]
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February 9, 2021: Nancy and Kelly Burke both grew up in Tallahassee. They graduated from Florida State University, got married, found jobs, bought a house, and then became pregnant. Nancy had always hoped for four kids – two boys and two girls. Once pregnant, Nancy developed a terrible cough. She visited a pulmonologist in October […]
January 25, 2021: “Every transplant is a different journey,” Deborah Labud said. “Both of mine have been totally different journeys. I have different issues with my second transplant, but my breathing is awesome.” While in her early 30s, Deborah suddenly began experiencing breathing troubles. After multiple doctors’ visits and misdiagnoses, at 36 years old, it […]
Throughout 2020, LifeQuest Organ Recovery Services has recognized Ambassadors of the Month to bring more attention to those who generously volunteer much of their time to organ donation outreach. In this blog, we showcase our three ambassadors for the fourth quarter and ask each of them questions related to their time volunteering. October Ambassador […]
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. The same can be said of a Donate Life flag waving in the wind. This silent visual illustrates a bold yet heartfelt statement about the legacy of an organ donor and the significance of sharing the Gift of Life. Raising the Donate Life flag is just […]
December 2, 2020: Friendships lasting nearly 50 years are incredibly rare and special. In 1972, 17-year-old Deborah Labud’s brother sent her back home from Oklahoma to Florida on a bus, but she missed her connection in Alabama. She caught a ride with a truck driver to her friend’s house in Gainesville, Florida. That’s where she […]
Madison’s Room
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreFebruary 24, 2021: A daddy’s girl through and through, Madison Hair loved hanging out with her family. She also cherished the time she spent at home in her bedroom. Like many young people, it was the one place she could call her own; her sanctuary. For seven years, Madison’s bedroom on Mary Louise Drive provided a […]
Back In The Game
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreFebruary 17, 2021: It had been a day like any other day. Cielita Clausell dropped off her son, Jaylen, at basketball practice after work. On the way home, she pulled into a church parking lot and checked her email. She was expecting a message from the organizers of a football camp Jaylen had attended that […]
A Gift’s Long-Lasting Ripple Effect
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreFebruary 9, 2021: Nancy and Kelly Burke both grew up in Tallahassee. They graduated from Florida State University, got married, found jobs, bought a house, and then became pregnant. Nancy had always hoped for four kids – two boys and two girls. Once pregnant, Nancy developed a terrible cough. She visited a pulmonologist in October […]
Two Transplants Strong
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreJanuary 25, 2021: “Every transplant is a different journey,” Deborah Labud said. “Both of mine have been totally different journeys. I have different issues with my second transplant, but my breathing is awesome.” While in her early 30s, Deborah suddenly began experiencing breathing troubles. After multiple doctors’ visits and misdiagnoses, at 36 years old, it […]
Fourth Quarter: LifeQuest Ambassadors of the Month
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreThroughout 2020, LifeQuest Organ Recovery Services has recognized Ambassadors of the Month to bring more attention to those who generously volunteer much of their time to organ donation outreach. In this blog, we showcase our three ambassadors for the fourth quarter and ask each of them questions related to their time volunteering. October Ambassador […]
Silent Celebration
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreThey say a picture is worth a thousand words. The same can be said of a Donate Life flag waving in the wind. This silent visual illustrates a bold yet heartfelt statement about the legacy of an organ donor and the significance of sharing the Gift of Life. Raising the Donate Life flag is just […]
A Long-Lasting Bond
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreDecember 2, 2020: Friendships lasting nearly 50 years are incredibly rare and special. In 1972, 17-year-old Deborah Labud’s brother sent her back home from Oklahoma to Florida on a bus, but she missed her connection in Alabama. She caught a ride with a truck driver to her friend’s house in Gainesville, Florida. That’s where she […]