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Title: Be a Lifesaver Walk for Organ Donation Awareness (Ontario)
Post by: virrat on September 17, 2007, 09:51:47 PM: Hi Everyone

I couldn't find any postings about the Kidney Foundation's "Be a Lifesaver Walk for Organ Donation Awareness" and I thought it might be of interest. The annual awareness/fundraising walk is being held this coming weekend (Sept. 22 & 23) in 20 cities across Ontario. Thousands of people including donor recipients, donor families, patients and their families, health professionals, and others will be walking in support of increased organ donation awareness. If you're in one of the participating cities, please consider coming out and walk or roll - bring your friends & family - bring your dog too!!

I will be walking on Sept. 23 (my first wedding anniversary!) with friends & family in memory of my husband Chris (aka Virrat) who passed away very suddenly earlier this summer. Chris received a donor kidney in 1994 that lasted for 7 years.

For info/locations/registration: http://www.kidney.on.ca/HUHO_special_events_walkathon2007

:2thumbsup; Together we can make a difference!
Sandra (Virrat's wife)
Title: Re: Be a Lifesaver Walk for Organ Donation Awareness (Ontario)
Post by: okarol on September 17, 2007, 10:29:19 PM: What a wonderful way to honor your husband Sandra - best wishes to you - have a great event! :canadaflag;
Title: Re: Be a Lifesaver Walk for Organ Donation Awareness (Ontario)
Post by: Sluff on September 18, 2007, 01:58:46 AM: Thank you sooo much Sandra.
Title: Re: Be a Lifesaver Walk for Organ Donation Awareness (Ontario)
Post by: paris on September 18, 2007, 11:35:32 AM: We will be with you in spirit on the 23rd. :grouphug;
Title: Re: Be a Lifesaver Walk for Organ Donation Awareness (Ontario)
Post by: goofynina on September 19, 2007, 11:14:04 AM: Yes, a very awesome way of honoring your hubby (and supporting the cause) Thank you so much :clap;
Title: Re: Be a Lifesaver Walk for Organ Donation Awareness (Ontario)
Post by: MyssAnne on September 19, 2007, 01:09:29 PM: Thank you Sandra!! :clap; :clap; And to all who participate in this, THANK YOU!!! :bow;
Title: Re: Be a Lifesaver Walk for Organ Donation Awareness (Ontario)
Post by: virrat on September 24, 2007, 02:00:44 PM: Quote from: virrat on September 17, 2007, 09:51:47 PM
I will be walking on Sept. 23 (my first wedding anniversary!) with friends & family in memory of my husband Chris (aka Virrat) who passed away very suddenly earlier this summer. Chris received a donor kidney in 1994 that lasted for 7 years.

Hi Everyone

A quick update on yesterday's Organ Donation Awareness walk. Our team, Carpe Diem Chris, raised over $4000 toward transplant research and the tally for our local chapter of the Kidney Foundation was over $25,500!! The weather was gorgeous, there was a big turnout, the local chapter doubled the funds raised over last year, and got lots of media coverage. :clap; :2thumbsup;

I've attached an article from the front page of the City & Region section of our city newspaper.

Cheers,
Sandra
Title: Re: Be a Lifesaver Walk for Organ Donation Awareness (Ontario)
Post by: Sluff on September 24, 2007, 02:40:34 PM: Great Job Sandra, Chris would be so proud. :)
Title: Re: Be a Lifesaver Walk for Organ Donation Awareness (Ontario)
Post by: paris on September 24, 2007, 03:04:56 PM: You are so inspiring. The picture is beautiful. What a wonderful family Chris had. The article was such a tribute. I have tears---it was a lovely way to honor and remember Chris. :grouphug;