This past weekend I was able to sit down with a retired pastor of a church that I visited frequently. Recently he was fighting for his life, and only the miracle of a heart transplant allowed him to still be here today. He and his wife were handing out literature for organ donations. To hear him speak with humility and with passion about the very thing that saved his life stirred up emotions in me to the point of action. I took the brochure and am in the process of officially becoming an organ donor. What better way to go out than to help save the lives of others.
And then Monday ESPN launched some new programing called E:60. The first feature was about Jason Ray, the former mascot for the University of North Carolina, who tragically died earlier this year. Jason was an organ donor and they chronicle his life and the lives he touched as a result of his decision to donate his organs and tissues. I challenge you to watch this video and read this story and not be effected.
More Information:
» organdonor.gov
» shareyourlife.org
» giftoflifemichigan.org
Filed under: Death, E:60, Giving, Jason Ray, Life, Organ Donation, Rebirth
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