A Funeral Directors Seminar
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, along with the Coroners of Winnebago County, Bill Hintz and Stephenson County, Tim Leamon Invite You to A Funeral Director Seminar.
Ken Smikle
Renee Ferguson and Ken Smikle were best friends who shared a passion for journalism and a zest for life. [...]
Gordon Harris
During their first meeting, Michael (left) heard the heart of his 17-year-old daughter Payton beating inside Gordon’s chest. [...]
Tony Gonzalez
C: What happened to you 22 years ago that changed your life? T: On Thursday, Feb. 20, 1997, a couple [...]
Alkesh Modi
Mamta and Alkesh Modi spent quality time together while on a family trip with their two kids. Family’s [...]
Daniel Runyan
As part of a complete lifestyle overhaul, Dan Runyan competed in the Spartan Race at Lambeau Field in Greenbay, [...]
Maddox LoPriore
The Butterfly Effect of 8-Year-Old Organ & Tissue donor Maddox LoPriore
“He wasn’t planned. He was a gift, an angel, in the true sense of the word,” read Ralph LoPriore, the father of 8-year-old organ and tissue donor Maddox LoPriore. “We know that even more now that he has been taken from us. His time on this earth was magical.”
Maddox’s parents were devastated by their loss. But when the time came to speak with a Gift of Hope representative and consider organ and tissue donation on behalf of Maddox, they said, ‘yes.’
Dale Lessen
Central Illinois Farmer sets off lifesaving domino effect Dale Lessen had two major loves in his life — his family [...]
Register for the Heart of Illinois Donation Summit
Dear donation partners, advocates, volunteers and supporters Due to recent updates and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control [...]
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 [...]
How Living Kidney Donation Works
More than 100,000 people are on a waiting list for kidney donations in the United States, according to the United [...]