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 […]
Touched by the personal request from a Jacksonville kidney and pancreas recipient, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation declaring April as National Donate Life Month in the Sunshine State. In issuing the proclamation, the governor encouraged raising awareness about organ and tissue donation. “We are so proud that one of our own North Florida transplant […]
April 10, 2019: It was a simple yes or no question. “Are you an organ donor?” I asked at a recent seminar about why African-Americans are reluctant to donate their organs. A few of FAMU’s Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity brothers proudly raised their hands to show they had joined the registry when renewing their driver […]
November 19, 2018: High schools are at the forefront of organ donor education, and engaging students is an important part of LifeQuest’s mission to give every individual the option to donate. Connecting with teenagers on their turf brings context to the overall conversation and generally has a positive effect. Classroom visits also result in a […]
August 7, 2018: What’s better than saving lives? On a Saturday in late June, Alachua County Animal Services hosted an event in which those who registered as organ donors or donated blood received an adoption-fee waiver to cover a pet’s adoption fee! The pet could be adopted that day, or the voucher could be used […]
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 […]
Florida’s Donation Proclamation
/in Articles /by Pamela RittenhouseTouched by the personal request from a Jacksonville kidney and pancreas recipient, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation declaring April as National Donate Life Month in the Sunshine State. In issuing the proclamation, the governor encouraged raising awareness about organ and tissue donation. “We are so proud that one of our own North Florida transplant […]
Phi Beta Sigma
/in Articles /by Kathleen GieryApril 10, 2019: It was a simple yes or no question. “Are you an organ donor?” I asked at a recent seminar about why African-Americans are reluctant to donate their organs. A few of FAMU’s Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity brothers proudly raised their hands to show they had joined the registry when renewing their driver […]
High School Outreach
/in Articles /by Kathleen GieryNovember 19, 2018: High schools are at the forefront of organ donor education, and engaging students is an important part of LifeQuest’s mission to give every individual the option to donate. Connecting with teenagers on their turf brings context to the overall conversation and generally has a positive effect. Classroom visits also result in a […]
Saving Lives at a Summer Adoption Event
/in Articles /by Kathleen GieryAugust 7, 2018: What’s better than saving lives? On a Saturday in late June, Alachua County Animal Services hosted an event in which those who registered as organ donors or donated blood received an adoption-fee waiver to cover a pet’s adoption fee! The pet could be adopted that day, or the voucher could be used […]