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Organ Transplant Awareness |
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Monday, 30 January 2012 00:00 |
Dayton -- The University of Dayton pauses to raise awareness for a special cause.
Tonight during half time of the university's basketball game, three area pediatric transplant recipients and their families took to the court to call attention to the ongoing need for more individuals to register as organ and tissue donors.
22-month-old Mya Kendrick, 18-month old Noelle Hope Wingate, and 18-month old Brycen Dabe all received transplants that saved their lives.
Despite his youth, Aaron Kessler saw the bigger picture.
The 19-year-old who died Sunday of injuries from a motorcycle accident always knew he wanted to be an organ donor. Staff at Summa Akron City Hospital told Kessler's family his gift saved six lives.
"He told his dad to make sure that they do this," said George Ann Kessler, the teen's aunt. "They kept him on life support until they could get the people in for organ removal."
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Garrettsville teen begins new year with new heart |
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Wednesday, 11 January 2012 00:00 |
Porter Lyons received an incredible, completely unexpected gift over the holidays.
The 18-year-old from Garrettsville started the new year with a new heart.
Just one week after suddenly becoming deathly ill on Christmas Eve, the seemingly healthy James A. Garfield High School senior underwent a heart transplant at the Cleveland Clinic.
Despite his youth, Aaron Kessler saw the bigger picture.
The 19-year-old who died Sunday of injuries from a motorcycle accident always knew he wanted to be an organ donor. Staff at Summa Akron City Hospital told Kessler's family his gift saved six lives.
"He told his dad to make sure that they do this," said George Ann Kessler, the teen's aunt. "They kept him on life support until they could get the people in for organ removal."
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Newark family thankful for son's heart transplant |
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Wednesday, 04 January 2012 00:00 |
NEWARK -- Friday was a typical day at the Wright house.
Sliding across their hardwood living room floor, Haiden Wright, 5, and his brother, Elijah Wright, 3, raced their toy monster trucks across the room before starting an epic Nerf gun battle.
As Haiden jumped onto the couch and climbed on top of her, Brittani Wright smiled at her son's constant energy.
Five years ago, seeing Haiden jump and run and play would have been difficult to imagine.
Despite his youth, Aaron Kessler saw the bigger picture.
The 19-year-old who died Sunday of injuries from a motorcycle accident always knew he wanted to be an organ donor. Staff at Summa Akron City Hospital told Kessler's family his gift saved six lives.
"He told his dad to make sure that they do this," said George Ann Kessler, the teen's aunt. "They kept him on life support until they could get the people in for organ removal."
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Man gives back after receiving the gift of life |
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Monday, 14 November 2011 00:00 |
ZANESVILLE -- Mark Hennessy takes pride in a wall of stacked firewood outlining one of the driveways on his property.
He heats his home with the wood, which he cut himself, something he thought he'd never be able to do again after years of health problems. Since receiving a new heart almost four years ago, the Zanesville man is determined to do more on his own, as well as whatever he can to showcase his appreciation for life.
Despite his youth, Aaron Kessler saw the bigger picture.
The 19-year-old who died Sunday of injuries from a motorcycle accident always knew he wanted to be an organ donor. Staff at Summa Akron City Hospital told Kessler's family his gift saved six lives.
"He told his dad to make sure that they do this," said George Ann Kessler, the teen's aunt. "They kept him on life support until they could get the people in for organ removal."
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Reynoldsburg couple honored for volunteer work |
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Friday, 04 November 2011 00:00 |
Hours of volunteering with Lifeline of Ohio earned Reynoldsburg residents Sue and Mike Murphy recognition from the organization.
During Lifeline’s annual “Ambassador Appreciation” dinner Oct. 19, the two were presented with Infinity and Beyond awards for contributing 75 hours of service, and Sue Murphy was presented a Golden Ambassador Award for serving a total of 127 hours during this past year, the most of any volunteer.
Despite his youth, Aaron Kessler saw the bigger picture.
The 19-year-old who died Sunday of injuries from a motorcycle accident always knew he wanted to be an organ donor. Staff at Summa Akron City Hospital told Kessler's family his gift saved six lives.
"He told his dad to make sure that they do this," said George Ann Kessler, the teen's aunt. "They kept him on life support until they could get the people in for organ removal."
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Lifeline of Ohio recognizes Roseville woman for volunteering |
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Tuesday, 01 November 2011 00:00 |
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Outstanding individuals who are committed to saving lives were honored Oct. 19 by Lifeline of Ohio. The nonprofit promoting and coordinating organ and tissue donation in central and southeastern Ohio hosted its annual “Ambassador Appreciation” dinner to thank volunteers for their dedication to spreading the Donate Life message.
"This year, we focused on the time our volunteers so generously give to promote organ and tissue donation," said Terri Louder, community outreach event and volunteer coordinator at Lifeline of Ohio. “Their time and dedication truly help us save lives.”
Despite his youth, Aaron Kessler saw the bigger picture.
The 19-year-old who died Sunday of injuries from a motorcycle accident always knew he wanted to be an organ donor. Staff at Summa Akron City Hospital told Kessler's family his gift saved six lives.
"He told his dad to make sure that they do this," said George Ann Kessler, the teen's aunt. "They kept him on life support until they could get the people in for organ removal."
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Jewell Cardwell: Stepping up for organ donation |
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Tuesday, 18 October 2011 00:00 |
Rodney Shadie Jr. won’t be at Lifebanc’s Stepping 4 Life Greek Step Show competition at 6 p.m. Saturday, at St. Joseph Family Center, 610 W. Exchange St., Akron.
Yet the poignant story of his life, as shared by his grateful parents, Vikki and Rodney of Akron, will be front and center. The Shadies know what it’s like to have been on both the receiving and giving end of a miracle.
When Little Rod, as he was called, was 21 months old, he went into liver failure because of a negative reaction to medication.
Despite his youth, Aaron Kessler saw the bigger picture.
The 19-year-old who died Sunday of injuries from a motorcycle accident always knew he wanted to be an organ donor. Staff at Summa Akron City Hospital told Kessler's family his gift saved six lives.
"He told his dad to make sure that they do this," said George Ann Kessler, the teen's aunt. "They kept him on life support until they could get the people in for organ removal."
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100M in U.S. now registered as eye, organ, tissue donors |
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Monday, 17 October 2011 00:00 |
A goal set by Donate Life America and the donation and transplant community in 2006 was achieved this month.
One hundred million people in the United States are now reported as registered organ, eye and tissue donors through state donor registries.
The milestone is a testament to our human nature and our willingness to work together for the greater good, even at times of great national trial.
As we celebrate this achievement, the need for transplants continues to rise. More than 112,000 men, women and children nationwide, more than 3,300 in Ohio, await lifesaving organ transplants today.
Thousands more await needed tissue transplants to resume their normal lives. A surge in the number of donors is necessary to continue saving more lives.
Despite his youth, Aaron Kessler saw the bigger picture.
The 19-year-old who died Sunday of injuries from a motorcycle accident always knew he wanted to be an organ donor. Staff at Summa Akron City Hospital told Kessler's family his gift saved six lives.
"He told his dad to make sure that they do this," said George Ann Kessler, the teen's aunt. "They kept him on life support until they could get the people in for organ removal."
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Chris Henry's mother lost a son but found a cause |
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Sunday, 25 September 2011 00:00 |
Carolyn Henry Glasby has become spokesperson - and soul - of organ donor movement
EAST PRICE HILL - Carolyn Henry Glaspy stocked shelves and helped unload a truck during her shift Tuesday at the Warsaw Avenue Family Dollar Store.
On Wednesday morning she took a flight to Tampa, Fla., where she sat for TV interviews that afternoon and was a featured speaker Thursday at the 19th annual national convention of the Association of Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation. The Richmond, Va.-based organization works to increase organ donation among African-Americans and other minority groups.
Despite his youth, Aaron Kessler saw the bigger picture.
The 19-year-old who died Sunday of injuries from a motorcycle accident always knew he wanted to be an organ donor. Staff at Summa Akron City Hospital told Kessler's family his gift saved six lives.
"He told his dad to make sure that they do this," said George Ann Kessler, the teen's aunt. "They kept him on life support until they could get the people in for organ removal."
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Donation Made in Memory of Brothers, Victims of Drowning |
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Wednesday, 21 September 2011 00:00 |
A Bond Hill mother and father are breaking their silence about the loss of their two young sons. 10-year old Cameron and 8-year old Bryce Jeff drowned in a backyard pool in June. The Jeff family hopes their story will spare another family from a similar tragedy. They spoke with Local 12's Paula Toti about how they plan to help other families.
Despite his youth, Aaron Kessler saw the bigger picture.
The 19-year-old who died Sunday of injuries from a motorcycle accident always knew he wanted to be an organ donor. Staff at Summa Akron City Hospital told Kessler's family his gift saved six lives.
"He told his dad to make sure that they do this," said George Ann Kessler, the teen's aunt. "They kept him on life support until they could get the people in for organ removal."
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