January 2, 2020: When the inner core of Hurricane Michael slammed into Panama City Beach, Fla., last October, Dr. Marlene East, a licensed mental health counselor, was at her house a stone’s throw from the Gulf of Mexico. Construction inside her new home was not yet complete, but she was confident its infrastructure would withstand […]
December 20, 2019: LifeQuest Organ Recovery Services was the first organ procurement organization (OPO) in Florida to recover a heart for transplant from a donor after circulatory death. Until recently, hearts were only recovered for life-saving transplantation from organ donors who had been declared brain dead. Several U.S. organ transplant centers have been approved to […]
November 1, 2019: Every life has equal value. Every creature deserves the chance to live a healthy and productive life. These principles have guided Sarah Podobinski for as long as she can remember. “I don’t see anybody’s life being of lesser value than anyone else,” Podobinski said, the casualness in her voice a sharp contrast […]
October 13, 2019: Immense sadness and tears. That is what I had expected to find at a recent gathering of donor and recipient families held at Pensacola Yacht Club. It was my first time attending the annual event, In Celebration and Remembrance, hosted in part by LifeQuest. “Bring lots of Kleenex,” a friend advised. So […]
September 11, 2019: For Vincent Alderson, promoting organ donation was about more than just doing his job. It was about creating a lasting movement of goodwill. Mission accomplished. A memorial stands in the main hallway of Orange Park Medical Center due in large part to the efforts of our friend and co-worker who served as […]
August 14, 2019: Losing a loved one is heart-wrenching, but when handled properly, it can be an inspiring experience for family members and survivors left behind. Just ask Zach Binford. He recently participated in the first Honor Walk held at Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center, celebrating the life and legacy of his brother, Chuck, who […]
July 12, 2019: Humans share a symbiotic relationship with trees. Trees deliver the oxygen we breathe to sustain life on earth and serve a vital role in every culture. Given our eternal connection to these living organisms, it is fitting that Donate Life Florida’s 2019 National Donate Life Month (NDLM) campaign theme for the Florida tax […]
Perseverance
/in Articles /by Kathleen GieryJanuary 2, 2020: When the inner core of Hurricane Michael slammed into Panama City Beach, Fla., last October, Dr. Marlene East, a licensed mental health counselor, was at her house a stone’s throw from the Gulf of Mexico. Construction inside her new home was not yet complete, but she was confident its infrastructure would withstand […]
LifeQuest Recovers Florida’s First DCD Heart
/in Articles /by Kathleen GieryDecember 20, 2019: LifeQuest Organ Recovery Services was the first organ procurement organization (OPO) in Florida to recover a heart for transplant from a donor after circulatory death. Until recently, hearts were only recovered for life-saving transplantation from organ donors who had been declared brain dead. Several U.S. organ transplant centers have been approved to […]
A Culture of Giving
/in Articles /by Kathleen GieryNovember 1, 2019: Every life has equal value. Every creature deserves the chance to live a healthy and productive life. These principles have guided Sarah Podobinski for as long as she can remember. “I don’t see anybody’s life being of lesser value than anyone else,” Podobinski said, the casualness in her voice a sharp contrast […]
In Celebration and Remembrance
/in Articles /by Kathleen GieryOctober 13, 2019: Immense sadness and tears. That is what I had expected to find at a recent gathering of donor and recipient families held at Pensacola Yacht Club. It was my first time attending the annual event, In Celebration and Remembrance, hosted in part by LifeQuest. “Bring lots of Kleenex,” a friend advised. So […]
A Job Well Done
/in Articles /by Kathleen GierySeptember 11, 2019: For Vincent Alderson, promoting organ donation was about more than just doing his job. It was about creating a lasting movement of goodwill. Mission accomplished. A memorial stands in the main hallway of Orange Park Medical Center due in large part to the efforts of our friend and co-worker who served as […]
The Honor Walk
/in Articles /by Kathleen GieryAugust 14, 2019: Losing a loved one is heart-wrenching, but when handled properly, it can be an inspiring experience for family members and survivors left behind. Just ask Zach Binford. He recently participated in the first Honor Walk held at Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center, celebrating the life and legacy of his brother, Chuck, who […]
Driver License Office “Best Tree” Challenge
/in Articles /by Kathleen GieryJuly 12, 2019: Humans share a symbiotic relationship with trees. Trees deliver the oxygen we breathe to sustain life on earth and serve a vital role in every culture. Given our eternal connection to these living organisms, it is fitting that Donate Life Florida’s 2019 National Donate Life Month (NDLM) campaign theme for the Florida tax […]