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This calendar is dedicated to those individuals who have given the gift of life, and to the professionals who make donation and transplantation a reality, so that thousands may live and celebrate another new year.
Recovered Organ Donors in Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico 700
600
500
400
300
200
100
FY
99-00
00-01
01-02
02-03
03-04
04-05
05-06
06-07
07-08
08-09
09-10
10-11
11-12
12-13
13-14
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384
364
388
404
431
468
496
521
558
515
541
560
526
565
536
574
610
614
Photo courtesy of Rebekah Hilt
Message of Gratitude from the Chairman of the Board and President/CEO Few moments in life are more humbling than hearing the expressions of gratitude from a donor family for honoring their loved one’s legacy of life. The generosity of donors and their families extends well beyond their own lives to people of all nationalities, races, religions and social classes, bringing renewed life, health and hope to many. LifeLink appreciates all those who tirelessly support the life-saving mission of donation and transplantation in their own work every day.
Dennis F. Heinrichs, B.S.N., M.B.A.
Thank you to our hospital partners who support the donation process through their dedication to donors and their families, clinical expertise and time-sensitive reporting. Thank you to the many medical examiners, coroners and funeral home directors for their work to facilitate the donation process. Thank you to the driver license employee who offers the donation option to every customer seeking a license renewal. Thank you to our volunteers who share their personal story, often as a donor family member or recipient, inspiring others through their courage and generosity. Thank you to all our community partners and friends whose support and guidance have strengthened our collaborations, allowing us to serve more within our community. And finally, thank you to our LifeLink staff whose tireless dedication, commitment and passionate support for donors and their families continues to help save and improve more lives year over year.
Jean Aiken Davis
As we reflect on the success of the last year, we celebrate the many lives positively impacted by donation and transplantation and the donors and their families who made these treasured gifts possible.
Mission Statement ÂŽ
Dennis F. Heinrichs
Jean Aiken Davis
Chairman of the Board
President & CEO
LifeLink Foundation is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of life-saving and life-enhancing organs and tissue for transplantation therapy. The Foundation works in a sensitive, diligent, and compassionate manner to facilitate the donation of desperately needed organs and tissues for waiting patients, supports research efforts to enhance the available supply of organs and tissue for transplant patients, improves clinical outcomes of patients post transplantation, and works closely with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to support its goals.
LifeLink Foundation
OPO Partners
LifeLink Foundation is made up of five divisions:
63 hospitals, 8 medical examiner districts
Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO) LifeLink of Florida,
Georgia
LifeLink of Georgia and LifeLink of Puerto Rico, as well as LifeLink Tissue Bank and LifeLink Transplantation Immunology Laboratory. Additionally, LifeLink Legacy Fund® serves as a fundraising entity to support the mission and activities of LifeLink Foundation. In order to
Florida
186 hospitals, 412 coroners, 5 medical examiner offices, 3 Georgia Bureau of Investigation Offices
Puerto Rico 59 hospitals and the Institute of Forensic Medicine
maintain a workforce of nearly 500 employees, keep communication flowing, and allow for implementation of our mission, LifeLink Foundation is supported by numerous specialty departments, such as Human Resources, Corporate Compliance, Information Systems and Communications Services, as well as Public Affairs and Finance and Accounting.
HOPE ACT HIV donors
■■ LifeLink of Florida, LifeLink of Georgia and LifeLink of Puerto Rico implemented protocols
OPO Service Areas LifeLink of Georgia State of Georgia
this year to take part in facilitating donors made possible by the HOPE Act, which allowed for the recovery and transplantation of organs from HIV positive donors into HIV positive recipients possible for the first time ever. ■■ LifeLink of Florida successfully recovered
plus two counties in
three life-saving organs from the first donor in
South Carolina: Aiken
a LifeLink service area, and the only the fourth
and Edgefield
nationwide, made possible by the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act.
LifeLink of Florida 15 counties in Florida: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, DeSoto, Glades, Highlands, Sarasota, Charlotte, Hardee, Lee, Hendry and Martin
LifeLink of Puerto Rico
Lee Langley, Vice President/Associate Executive Director for LifeLink of Georgia, proudly represented LifeLink at the 26th International Congress of The Transplantation Society held in Hong Kong where he discussed, Saving lives one
Puerto Rico
organ at a time: LifeLink of Georgia’s experience with a
plus US Virgin Islands
high incidence of cerebrovascular disease.
Organs
Transplanted by Service Area
LLFL
LLGA
LLPR
693
898
263
Data represents LifeLink fiscal year beginning 7-1-16 and ending 6-30-17.
TOTAL:
Percentage of Recovered Donors on the Registry
DONORS
Represents the percentage of all donors who had registered on their state registry as organ and tissue donors.
1,854
2016-17 2015-16
% of population
LifeLink of Florida Organ
Organ Donors
Donors by Service Area
62%
200
237
250
282
300
56%
150
Tissue Donors
65% 60%
LifeLink of Georgia Organ Donors
95
100
50
LLFL
LLGA
LLPR
TOTAL:
47% 48%
Tissue Donors
60% 59%
614 LifeLink of Puerto Rico
1,088%
Percent increase in organ donation since LifeLink of Puerto Rico took over in Puerto Rico
Organ Donors
17% 7%
Tissue Donors
22% 10%
Education Hospital Workplace Partnership for Life
Medal Winners
Registrants Educated at
Donation Symposium Events
Florida: 300
PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
LLFL: LLGA: LLPR:
21 27 27
3 12 18
13 14 10
4 9 3
TOTAL
75
33
37
16
161 TOTAL WINNERS
16%
Increase in platinum medal winning hospitals:
67%
increase over last year
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA) Hospital Organ Donation Campaign recognizes the efforts of hospitals who work in partnership with their local organ, tissue and eye recovery organizations to support and increase donation education in their communities.
Georgia: 170
Media Metrics
Traditional Media Media Stories:
167
Potential Reach:
64.9M
Social Media
Puerto Rico: 469
Facebook Fans
Twitter Followers
Fan Increase
Follower Increase
36,956 36%
2,223 60%
Instagram Followers
842
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liris was diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic when she was five years old. Although she and her family managed her health as best as they could, her sugar levels were usually too high or too low, resulting in nearly weekly 911 calls because she would slip into a diabetic coma in an instant. At the age of 28, Aliris’ doctors placed her on the transplant waiting list for a pancreas, which would rid her of diabetes. The first call for transplant came only two months later, but sadly Aliris was sick with the flu and not able to receive the transplant. Thankfully, after another two months, a second call came and Aliris was given a new lease on life. She is no longer diabetic and can continue her work as a Patient Service Representative at Moffitt Cancer Center. “I am grateful my donor’s family had the courage to make the decision to give life to others,” says Aliris. “For them to think about other people while they experienced a tragedy means the world to me and other recipients.”
Aliris Negron-Roasas, Pancreas Recipient
Alexis and Amber Thomas, Liver Recipients
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mber and Alexis are sisters who share many of the same hobbies, including taking selfies, and they also share a diagnosis of Byler Disease, in which cells in the liver are unable to release bile, thus making it difficult to digest food. Their parents were told that both girls would need a liver
transplant to survive. The sisters received their gifts of life at the young age of three. Thanks to their donor families, Amber and Alexis are thriving as young adults. Alexis says, “I feel if it wasn’t for my donor family, I wouldn’t be here today.” Amber agrees, adding, “Thank you so much for our lives.”
Donor Designation Rate and Share DONOR DESIGNATION RATE
100
DONOR DESIGNATION SHARE Donor Designation Rate: The percentage of individuals within a specific time period who, given the opportunity, register as organ, tissue and eye donors.
80
PERCENTAGE
Donor Designation Share: The percentage of the total adult population who have chosen to register as organ, tissue and eye donors. 60
62%
62%
59%
56%
40
45%
42%
25%
20
13%
LifeLink of Florida
LifeLink of Georgia
Designations by Source between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017
LifeLink of Florida
LifeLink of Puerto Rico
Driver License Transaction
Online
National Registry
In Person (via paper form or mobile app at in-person events)
LifeLink of Georgia <1%
LifeLink of Puerto Rico <1%
9%
14%
National Average
7% 24%
84% 1.5%
89% <1%
69%
Volunteers
TOTAL NUMBER OF
3
Presidential Volunteer Medal Winners
VOLUNTEERS LifeLink of Florida
111
2,883
LifeLink of Georgia
175
1,410
52
7,289
68%
Volunteers with tenure over 5 years
years
LifeLink of Puerto Rico
Gina Harber (far right), Kidney Recipient pictured with daughter, Sydney, and dad, Joe (donor)
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recent college graduate, Gina had plans for her life—get married, have children, find and start her dream job and live happily ever after. A kidney transplant was not in her plans, but after being diagnosed with renal dysplasia, Gina learned a transplant would be needed and children would not likely be an option for her and her husband. Gina’s parents and siblings were all tested as living donors, and while both her
parents were deemed eligible to donate a kidney to Gina, her dad, Joe, was chosen as the best candidate. In January, 1994, doctors placed his kidney into Gina and 14 months later, Gina welcomed a baby girl, Sydney, into the world. “I feel blessed to have my family support and to have no complications from my transplant or my pregnancy,” says Gina. LOCATION COURTESY OF CAPPY’S PIZZA, RIVERVIEW, FL
LifeLink Transplantation Immunology Laboratory Evaluations
Transplants Facilitated by Lab Transplant Patients
Heart
728
98 Liver
142
Living Donors
82
Deceased Donors
782
Total: 1,592
21,500 tests for pre-transplant 4,996 tests for post-transplant 8 Transplant Centers Served
Lung
55 Kidney
416
Largo Medical Center, Largo
Johns Hopkins All Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, St. Petersburg
Kidney/Pancreas
17
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston Broward Health, Fort Lauderdale
2016-17 TOTAL:
728
Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood Joe DiMaggio Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Hollywood
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa
Gulf Coast Medical Center, Ft. Myers
■■ LifeLink Tissue Bank currently provides allografts to 15 corporate partners. In
LifeLink Tissue Bank
conjunction with these partners and other international distributors, LifeLink Tissue Skin
Bank has expanded the placement of bone and tissue allografts to several countries.
Bone
■■ Philanthropically, tissue fusion is also being done for spinal surgeries being performed
Tendons/ Cartilage
Valves
in impoverished countries through the work of missionaries. LifeLink is excited to impact lives domestically and abroad.
Veins
Corneas*
Research & Development While the primary goal of LifeLink is to recover lifesaving organs and tissue that will be used for transplant therapy for waiting patients,
47,490
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) dictate that the organs LifeLink recovers that aren’t able to be used to treat patients be placed for research. LifeLink has been compliant with CMS rules for many years, but proactive research activities are being implemented with
13,322
orders processed
total allografts distributed from LifeLink to SEVEN different countries
the inclusion of the newly established Research & Development department.
Highlights: ■■ Organs placed for research in 2016: year period.
under construction at LifeLink Headquarters. ■■ Requests to partner with the LifeLink Foundation Research & Development team are made through our website.
cooler boxes
drop ship locations
337, an increase of 258% over a four
■■ Two laboratories focused on research are
4,300
717 2,100
FedEx boxes *LifeLink works with eye recovery agencies in our service areas so that they can facilitate cornea and whole eye donation.
249,333 lbs. of dry ice (124 tons)
LifeLink Legacy Fund Funds Raised:
$211,000+ Patients Helped:
130
■■ The ninth and final year of the Wild Bill Memorial Luncheon was hosted on March 31, 2017. Over the years, this event raised more than $156,000. This is a testament to the honoree, Bill Minahan—kidney recipient and former Jesuit High School football coach—who dedicated the final years of his life to provide education about organ and tissue donation and funds to assist patients in organ failure. ■■ This year, a new employee group was formed: the Employee Philanthropic Initiative Committee (EPIC). This group of internal cheerleaders works to implement events that promote camaraderie and serve as liaisons amongst departments. ■■ Augusta University Health opened a patient resource room in its transplant clinic thanks to LifeLink Legacy Fund’s support, where patients and family members find educational resources.
18 PEOPLE who would not have been listed for a transplant, received one thanks to the PLEDGE PROGRAM, which allows patients whose only barrier to transplantation is an ability to meet their transplant center’s financial stipulations to gain access to the national transplant waiting list.
LifeLink Legacy Fund Board of Directors: Larry F. Jones, B.A., Chair Victor D. Bowers, M.D.
Distribution of Support Pledge Program: $22,572
Jeffrey Eckhart, M.B.A. Dennis F. Heinrichs, B.S.N., M.B.A., Chairman of the LifeLink Foundation Board
Since inception in 1993, LifeLink Legacy Fund has provided more than
$2 million to assist with the needs of pre- and post-transplant patients, through grants for program support and research.
William M. LeFor, Ph.D., HCLD (ABB) Mrs. Martha Minahan
Community Grants/ Scholarships: $73,100
Thomas C. Pearson, M.D., Ph.D.
Patient Care: $135,409
Dana L. Shires, M.D., FACP, Chairman Emeritus of the LifeLink Foundation Board Joel T. VanSickler, M.D. Lin Weber, B.A.
Research: $2,726
TOTAL: $233,807
Ms. Stephanie Hernandez, Treasurer (Not a Director) Ms. Samantha Eide, Secretary (Not a Director)
In 2017, the 2nd Annual
Love Give Live 5K raised over $55,000 to support LifeLink Legacy Fund programs and to help maintain Florida’s organ, tissue and eye donor registry, overseen by Donate Life Florida.
The Puckett Family, Donor Family
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t the age of sixteen, Thomas fulfilled his teenage dream; he received his driver license and the keys to the old blue truck from his dad. It was in those moments he decided to be an organ donor, telling his mom, Susan, “What good are they to me if I’m gone?” Neither of them knew how soon that decision would affect their lives. Ten days shy of his 18th birthday, Thomas suffered a traumatic head injury in a
construction accident. Because of his decision, Thomas’s legacy lives on in four people. Speaking of their experience, Susan says, “I have often been told that I, we, the donor families, are heroes. I’m not a hero—I was simply Thomas’s Mom, honoring a decision that he made.”
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ospitalized with severe back pain and exceptionally high blood pressure, Jennifer learned at the age of 24, that she was born with only one kidney and it was failing. She was diagnosed with Fibromuscular Dysplasia in her renal artery, which meant Jennifer faced end-stage kidney failure. The need for a transplant was imminent. Without hesitation, Jennifer’s identical twin sister, Melissa, was tested as a living donor and found to be the perfect match. Because they are identical twins, the incredible gift from Melissa allows Jennifer the unique ability to live a very normal life with no immunosuppression medications, as her body recognizes the donated kidney as her own. Jennifer loves being an aunt to her four nieces, three of which are Melissa’s children, and working for LifeLink as a Hospital Development Liaison. Jennifer says, “I cannot thank Melissa enough for saving my life, and for continuing to be the best sister I could ever ask for!”
Jennifer Miller, Kidney Recipient, and her twin sister, Melissa, Donor
Behind the Scenes
The Seven Elements of Our Effective
Human Resources
Corporate Compliance Program
LifeLink Human Resources recognizes our workforce as our most valuable assetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not only do LifeLink employees carry out our essential functions, they represent who we are as an organization. Recruiting the right people to carry out our mission and incorporating new hires into LifeLink culture, as well as managing and implementing employee benefits, is
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the specialty of our Human Resources department.
Information Systems Information Systems delivers technology solutions to support our business operations all day, every day.
Communications Services Referrals .......
75,786
Each referral could result in life-saving or life-improving organ or tissue donation. Additionally, Communications fields more than 125,000 non-referral business calls each year.
LifeLink lines of communication are open 24-hours-a-day, every day.
Facilities
8
Facilities in 7 Locations
3,476
Requests for Service in our Facilities
YEARS
222 Employees 10+ Years
448 Full-time
Policies & Procedures
Oversight
Education & Training
Reporting
Employees Enforcement & Discipline ÂŽ
201,162
Auditing & Monitoring
Square Feet
LifeLink University, an
25
development resource to
Fleet Vehicles
in-house professional provide future leaders with opportunities to build skills they will need to ensure success, launched this year.
Response & Prevention
JANUARY
Steve Fidrych, Tissue Recipient
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 New Year’s Day
Epiphany
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
DECEMBER 2017
FEBRUARY 2018
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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even years ago while on vacation in Mexico, a dune buggy accident changed Steve’s life in an instant. Partially paralyzed, Steve faced new challenges that he conquered with his fearless spirit. He began mentoring others with spinal cord injuries, learned to play adaptive sports and married the love of his life. However, May 2016 brought Steve a new stumbling block. While playing sled hockey, an adaptive version of standard ice hockey, Steve ruptured his bicep. Already limited in his mobility,
33,610
33,610 ORGAN TRANSPLANTS were performed in 2016.
the damage to his arm was devastating. Thankfully, a tissue transplant allowed Steve’s arm movement to return and for him to regain control over his life. “As a paralyzed individual, my arms are so important,” says Steve, “I will be forever grateful ® to my donor family for my gift of mobility.”
LOCATION COURTESY OF CLEARWATER ICE ARENA, CLEARWATER, FL
The Bonadies Family, Donor Family
FEBRUARY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Valentine’s Day National Organ Donor Day
Ash Wednesday
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Presidents’ Day
25 26 27 28
JANUARY 2018
MARCH 2018
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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Purim begins at sundown
n energetic, light-hearted 15-year-old girl who loved music— especially the band “One Direction”—Alexis had a contagious personality which lit up every room she walked in. After an unexpected medical event while working out at home with her mom, Kim, Alexis’ family honored the decision she made when she received her driver’s permit—the decision to be an organ donor. “We never second guessed our decision to honor Alexis’ wish.” says Kim, “We honored it because it was
the right thing to do. She inspired us.” Alexis continues to inspire her family, friends and community as they remember the young teen whose courageous decision continues to live on in the recipients of her organs.
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Omar’s Spanish Rice Carlos Santiago, Donor Brother Rodrigo Hernandez, Liver Recipient
MARCH
• 2 cups water • 1 cup rice As you bring water to a boil, add: • 1 Tbsp. butter • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• • • • •
¾ cup cilantro 1 packet of “Sazon” 1 tsp. of Adobo seasoning, or as desired for taste 3 pinches of garlic siracha Garlic salt, if and as desired
Once water begins to boil, stir in rice for 1 minute. Turn stove to simmer and let stand covered for approximately 20 minutes. Stir rice and cover for additional 5 minutes. Bon appetit! 2-4 servings
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Daylight Saving Time Begins
St. Patrick’s Day
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 First Day of Spring
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Palm Sunday
Good Friday
Passover begins at sundown
FEBRUARY 2018
APRIL 2018
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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hen Carlos learned he was going to be a big brother, he was upset; an only child at that point, he was content with his life. That anger soon turned to love after Omar was born, and the two brothers formed an amazing bond. “Omar was good at fixing things. He loved to tell me all the things I was doing wrong with my car, right before he fixed it for me,” says Carlos with a laugh. Before his passing, Omar registered as an organ and tissue donor and Carlos honored his brother’s wish, saving numerous lives—one of those
being, Rodrigo, who received his liver. Rodrigo’s family—due to his grave condition—had prepared their goodbyes when the call came that a perfect match was available. Carlos says, “Through my sorrow of Omar’s passing, I feel blessed. Rodrigo was able to meet his grandchildren because of Omar’s decision.”
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APRIL
Keishla Vélez, Heart Recipient
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Easter
April Fool’s Day
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 National Blue & Green Day
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Administrative Professionals’ Day
Earth Day
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30
April is National Donate Life Month
MARCH 2018
MAY 2018
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eishla was an outstanding athlete and spent most of her time playing softball and volleyball until, in 2014, her last year of college, Keishla had the sensation that something wasn’t quite right. Bouts of fatigue sent her to the doctor and tests revealed Keishla was in heart failure. Sadly, Keishla was all too familiar with the condition, as she had lost her mother to similar circumstances. Keishla was listed for a lifesaving heart
EVERY 10 MINUTES another name is added to the national waiting list for a lifesaving organ transplant.
transplant and began the wait. After transplant, Keishla went back to college and finished her degree in Criminal Justice. She is grateful to her donor and their family for saving her life. She is also grateful for her wonderful family who supported and loved her. Keishla says, “Never give up, miracles do exist, and God always has the last word”.
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Erica Williams, Liver/Kidney Recipient and Donor Sister
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 Cinco de Mayo
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Mother’s Day
Ramadan begins at sundown
Armed Forces Day
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31 Memorial Day
APRIL 2018
JUNE 2018
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rica and Pamela are sisters whose stories are intertwined in the most unique way. Erica, diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis, was in dire need of a liver transplant, which she received after an eighteen month wait and a dozen hospitals stays. Nine months post-liver transplant, in early 2011, Erica learned she would also need a kidney transplant. Without hesitation, Pamela, who had been by Erica’s side all the way, was tested as a living donor and was the perfect match. “She was a giver. I was overwhelmed by her generosity.” says Erica. Sadly, Pamela was killed in a home invasion
in 2013, but in a remarkable chain of events, was able to continue to give by once again becoming an organ donor, this time after her death. “We knew she wanted to be an organ donor. It was an easy decision for us to allow Pamela to continue her giving spirit,” says Erica, who enjoys work as an event designer.
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LOCATION COURTESY OF THE VENUE OFF MAIN, ACWORTH, GA
JUNE
The Heath Family, Donor Family
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Flag Day
Eid al-Fitr begins at sundown
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 First Day of Summer
Father’s Day
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
MAY 2018
JULY 2018
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irst born of Todd and Angie, as well as big brother to Jeremy and Joshua, Jordon Heath had a heart of gold and loved unconditionally. He loved music and was aspiring to be a writer and producer before his tragic death in August 2016. The Heath Family allowed Jordan to become a tissue and eye donor; not knowing that decision would circle back to them. In November 2016, Todd tore his ACL and the doctor informed them he would need to receive donor tissue to restore mobility and strength. The family immediately thought of Jordan’s tissue donation. In a first for LifeLink Tissue
Bank, they were able to work with Todd’s surgeon to provide a graft from Jordan’s donation to be used to repair his father’s injury. Now, Jordan will always be with Todd literally and in spirit thanks to his tissue donation. “It is a blessing that Jordan will always be with me. I am getting my mobility back and it is because of my son,” says Todd.
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J U LY
Brandon McNaughton, Liver Recipient Ava Irizarry, Donor Sister
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Independence Day
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Donate Life ECHO (Every Community Has Opportunity) July 8-21
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22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
JUNE 2018
AUGUST 2018
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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lanes just don’t fall from the sky, let alone fall from the sky on my family on one of the best days of our lives,” remembers Rebecca Irizarry of the accident that resulted in tragedy, as a plane literally did fall from the sky onto the beach and immediately claimed the life of her husband, Ommy, and ultimately that of her daughter, Oceana, as well. Even in the midst of loss, Rebecca, also mother to younger daughter, Ava, chose life for others through organ and tissue donation. One of the lives saved belongs to Brandon McNaughton, who had been awaiting a liver transplant—he received his lifesaving
gift from Oceana. A year and a half later, by twist of fate, Brandon’s parents, Kelsey and Brandon Sr., got in touch with Rebecca and so began a relationship that is more family than just friends. Rebecca and Kelsey describe the connection between Ava and Brandon, who are nearly the same age, as immediate, and Ava herself feels that, through Brandon, she maintains a connection to her sister.
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AUGUST
Daniel Monroig, Kidney Recipient
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 National Minority Donor Awareness Week August 1-7
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Eid al-Adha begins at sundown
26 27 28 29 30 31
JULY 2018
SEPTEMBER 2018
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s a police officer, Daniel lived to protect and save those in his community. However, when Daniel was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure in 2003, he became the one in need of saving. After three years on dialysis, Daniel received the gift he so desperately needed—the gift of a kidney transplant. After his transplant, Daniel dreamed of being an inspiration to others, which motivated him to enroll in college to become a nurse.
22 PEOPLE die each day because the organs they need are not donated in time.
He now works as a hemodialysis nurse, a career that gives him the opportunity to share his testimony while taking care of patients every day, inspiring them with his transplant journey.
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LOCATION COURTESY OF DOCTORS’ CENTER HOSPITAL, MANATI, PR
The EsquilĂn-Carrasquillo Family, Donor Family
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he Esquilín-Carrasquillo family remembers Eddie as a young, vibrant, happy and full-of-life man. With the nickname “Feo,” he loved his family dearly and always looked for opportunities to show his affection. In March 2013, Eddie had an accident while riding a four wheel ATV that cost him his life. Eddie’s family did not hesitate to allow Eddie to share love with others after his death through organ donation, as, only a few years prior, Eddie’s cousin received a kidney transplant that allowed him
to see the birth of his daughter. Today six people live, thanks to Eddie, through the miracle of donation. His mother, Brenda, and his grandfather, Carmelo, firmly believe they made the correct decision because of the peace they feel every day.
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Brandon Santana, Liver Recipient
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randon, a car enthusiast, was energetic and living life to its full potential when, at 20 years old, he began to have symptoms that revealed a liver condition and required him to be listed for a liver transplant. The support of family was very important, and with their love and strength Brandon found hope during this difficult process. In November 2015, Brandon received his transplant that has since helped him regain strength
SAVING LIVES as an organ or tissue donor places no financial burden on the donor’s estate or family.
and finish his studies in International Cuisine. He recently had a chance to meet his donor family and personally thank them for their decision. ®
LOCATION COURTESY OF SALINAS SPEEDWAY RACING, PR
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Chris Birozes, Liver Recipient
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hris was diagnosed with Wilson’s disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes too much copper to accumulate in the liver and resulted in liver failure, during his sophomore year at Wingate University. He was placed on the transplant waiting list in January 2015, and five days later received his new liver. Chris says, “I am very thankful for this new path God put me on, and I am going to strive to be the best version of myself in tribute to
ALL MAJOR RELIGIONS support donation as a lifesaving act of generosity.
the donor who lost their life, and whose generosity lets me live a healthy life.” The oldest of six, Chris comes from a very large family, who are all proud of his role as the punter for the Wingate Bulldogs. Currently, Chris is studying Finance, but because of his transplant, he plans to continue his education in medical school.
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LOCATION COURTESY OF PINECREST ACADEMY, CUMMING, GA
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Mark Brown, Lung Recipient
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n 2010, Mark had difficulty breathing. Multiple doctor visits revealed a diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a chronic, irreversible and ultimately fatal disease characterized by a progressive decline in lung function. Without a lung transplant, doctors gave Mark 18 months to live. A landscape architect, Mark continued to work while waiting for his call for transplant. On the day the call came, Mark left his pager and cell phone at home, but thankfully his wife was able to contact
Mark through his employer, who came rushing out to tell him the news. Mark says, “I’ve never felt better. I’ve been given another chance at life and I’m going to live it to the fullest.” Mark is a musician and considers music his ministry; his talent gave him the opportunity to give a bit of comfort to the family of his donor, as well as his own, when at their request Mark played “Amazing Grace” on his violin at the graveside of his donor.
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im served his country as a U.S. Navy Seal, Special Operator 2nd Class, and spent six years protecting our freedom in foreign lands. Tim earned the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Jackie described her secondborn son as “a leader among men, brave and so very strong.” A shooting accident took Tim’s life, leaving a hole in the lives of his son and many others in his very large family, but also provided new hope for the five individuals who received his organs. A few months before his death, Tim told Jackie, “Mom, do you know what I want to be remembered for when I die? My integrity.” Jackie has a plaque in her home that says, “Integrity is doing the right thing when no one else is watching.” Tim will certainly be remembered exactly how he wished—by his integrity and the life he gave to his recipients.
Jackie Schwemmer, Donor Mom
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Foundation Executive Staff
Divisional Executive Staff
Board of Governors 2016-2017
Dennis F. Heinrichs B.S.N., M.B.A.
Liz M. Lehr, B.S.N., M.H.A.
Dennis F. Heinrichs, B.S.N., M.B.A.
Senior Vice President / Executive Director LifeLink of Florida
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
Ms. Jean Aiken Davis President / Chief Executive Officer
Bryan C. McDonald MAcc, CPA Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Kathleen Lilly
Ms. Kathleen Lilly Executive Director LifeLink of Georgia
Lee Langley, R.N., C.P.T.C. Vice President / Associate Director LifeLink of Georgia
Executive Vice President of Organ Procurement Organization Operations
Antonio de Vera, PE
Ruth Duncan Bell, B.A., M.P.A.
Danny Hawke, R.N., M.B.A.
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs
Arthur J. Heinrichs, B.S., C.C.P. Senior Vice President / Corporate Compliance Officer
Catherine A. Masessa B.A., SPHR, SHRM-SCP Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Executive Director LifeLink of Puerto Rico
Senior Vice President Foundation Tissue Donor Services LifeLink Tissue Bank
Mayra Lopez-Cepero Ph.D., Dip ABHI Senior Vice President / Director LifeLink Transplantation Immunology Laboratory
Donna Becker, M.T., C.H.S.
Ms. Jean Aiken Davis Vice Chair
Victor D. Bowers, M.D. William Cleveland, M.D. Larry F. Jones, B.A. William M. LeFor, Ph.D. Robert Metzger, M.D. Mr. William J. Meurer Luis A. Morales Otero, M.D. Mr. Harold W. Mullis, Jr. Mr. George H. Ohye Thomas C. Pearson, M.D., Ph.D. Ms. Brandi Quinn Jeffrey L. Seavey, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Information Systems
Vice President / Manager LifeLink Transplantation and Immunology Laboratory
Marty Sellers, M.D., MPH
Ms. Stephanie Hernandez
Michael Consilvio
Joel T. VanSickler, M.D.
John A. Rhon, B.S.C.S., M.H.S.A.
Esther Torres, M.D.
LifeLink Foundation
Corporate Headquarters 9661 Delaney Creek Boulevard Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 253-2640 (800) 262-5775
LifeLink Transplantation Immunology Laboratory
9661 Delaney Creek Boulevard Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 253-3866 (800) 262-5775
LifeLink Tissue Bank
9661 Delaney Creek Boulevard Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 886-8111 (800) 683-2400
LifeLink of Florida
9661 Delaney Creek Boulevard Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 348-6308 (800) 350-9130
LifeLink of Georgia Atlanta Office
Vice President / Controller, Finance and Accounting
Executive Director / General Manager LifeLink Tissue Bank
Ms. Bobbie Pierson
Mark Strong, R.N.
John D. Whelchel, M.D.
Senior Vice President / Associate Executive Director LifeLink Tissue Bank
2875 Northwoods Parkway Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 225-5465 (800) 544-6667
Deborah Winegard, J.D.
Augusta Office
Vice President, Communications and Data Department
Brad Bassler, M.B.A.
James J. Wynn, M.D.
Vice President, Operations LifeLink Tissue Bank
Ms. Michele Eggsware
Elizabeth Horn-Brinson M.T., B.S., A.S.C.P.
Bryan C. McDonald, MAcc, CPA
Vice President, Quality Assurance LifeLink Tissue Bank
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J. David Vega, M.D.
Mr. Tim Ignatius Vice President, Sales and Marketing LifeLink Tissue Bank
Employee Representative
Treasurer (Not a Governor)
Ms. Samantha Eide Corporate Secretary (Not a Governor)
2743 Perimeter Parkway Building 200, Suite 230 Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 854-0333 (800) 544-6667
Savannah Office
17 Park of Commerce Boulevard Suite 203 Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 341-0000 (800) 365-2066
LifeLink of Puerto Rico Metro Office Park 1 Calle 1, Suite 100 Guaynabo, PR 00968-1711 (787) 277-0900 (800) 558-0977 PHOTOGRAPHY: BARBARA BANKS GRAPHIC DESIGN: SHE DESIGNS