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 […]
October 16, 2020: Legislation enacted in mid-September gave Donate Life Florida, the non-profit coalition of Florida’s organ, eye and tissue donor programs that runs the state’s donor registry, the green light to produce a Donate Life Florida license plate. First, however, they must presell 3,000 vouchers to Florida motor vehicle owners before the plate will […]
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 third quarter and ask each of them questions related to their time volunteering. July Ambassador […]
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 […]
Get Your Donate Life Florida License Plate
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreOctober 16, 2020: Legislation enacted in mid-September gave Donate Life Florida, the non-profit coalition of Florida’s organ, eye and tissue donor programs that runs the state’s donor registry, the green light to produce a Donate Life Florida license plate. First, however, they must presell 3,000 vouchers to Florida motor vehicle owners before the plate will […]
Third Quarter Feature: 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 third quarter and ask each of them questions related to their time volunteering. July Ambassador […]