Comments on: Donate Life Illinois – A Year In Review http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/2009/12/29/donate-life-illinois-a-year-in-review/ Organ donation campaign news, features and expert insight. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:53:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Scott http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/2009/12/29/donate-life-illinois-a-year-in-review/#comment-736 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:49:38 +0000 http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/?p=1929#comment-736 Thanks much Steve, appreciate it. Hoping you and the fine lady had a great XMas and NYE plans.

]]> By: Steve Ferkau http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/2009/12/29/donate-life-illinois-a-year-in-review/#comment-734 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:17:50 +0000 http://donatelifeillinoisblog.com/?p=1929#comment-734 You totally ROCK, Scott & company… I think that one of the neatest accomplishments, that all of you had a LOT to do with, is at the end, in December — getting 5 million registered as organ donors…

I waited an awful long time for my beautiful lungs, but my recovery and life after has been amazing — and breathing like I do now still blows my mind and it’s been almost 10 years… And through this journey, I’ve become friends with so many donor families, recipients and people waiting… Now, I have too many friends who are waiting for a gift like I’ve received, and it hurts to watch them struggle and worry as they wait like I did… There is no question in my mind — all of you have done something to shorten their wait… Thanks.

Love, Steve

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