Category Archives: Blog

How do I donate an organ
June   13th,  2019
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How do I donate an organ to someone in my family?

Being on a waiting list for an organ transplant is stressful. With each passing day of waiting, the person becomes ...

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After a Donation
June   11th,  2019
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What Happens After a Donation?

Organ and tissue donation is a gift that costs you nothing but is priceless for the recipient. Just ask Alejandro ...

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Becoming an Organ Donor
June   2nd,  2019
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Don’t Let Age Prevent You From Becoming an Organ Donor

As medical science continues to advance, the call for donated organs and tissues increases. Back in 1991, there were 23,000 ...

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How Many Lives Can One Donor
May   21st,  2019
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How Many Lives Can One Donor Save?

Imagine doing one simple thing that took just minutes and required no payment but could save up to eight lives ...

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Facts
May   21st,  2019
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The Facts & Fallacies About Organ & Tissue Donation

Unless you or a family member are on a waiting list for an organ donation, it may not seem like ...

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Mother Honors Donor
March   18th,  2019
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Mother Honors Donor In Spirit Son By Advocating For Donation

Organ and tissue donation is a clinical, emotional and complex process. Saying yes to donation is courageous and generous, but

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A Story of Life and Love
March   7th,  2019
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Kari and me: A Story of Life and Love

Editor’s Note: Steve Ferkau is a long-time friend of Gift of Hope and a staunch donation advocate. In 2000, Steve

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My head and heart
March   4th,  2019
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My head and heart were never touched by the flames

T: On Thursday, Feb. 20, 1997, a couple of months shy of my 33rd birthday, I was involved in a propane ...

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Norwegian American
February   4th,  2019
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Norwegian American Hospital Donation- Themed Mural Unveiled

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network and Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago unveiled and dedicated the donation-themed Give

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