Give the Gift of Life - Become an Organ Donor!

Sisters - April May & Melissa Roche

Earlier this year, my friend, Melissa Roche was facing the end of her life, as her liver was failing. Fortunately, her younger sister, April was found to be an exact match as a donor.

April unselfishly contributed part of her healthy liver for Melissa, to permit her to recover and live a healthier life. So off to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota they went for the procedure. The scenario was not without cost, as they held a fund-raiser in Lowell, Michigan on Saturday (April 25).

One does not have to be a relative to be an Organ Donor. If you would like to sign up to be an Organ Donor, or wish to get more information, go to the Gift of Life site HERE.

My Bride and I have been registered Organ Donors for many years, which is notated on our Michigan Drivers Licenses with a little red heart. We have also made it known to our family members that we are donors - this is very important, as time is of the essence when organs are to be donated.

If you aren't already a donor, please consider this Gift of Life to others.

Thank you.

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