New Wisconsin Online Organ Donor Registry

by Shannon on January 29, 2010

Donate Life HandsIn April 2010, Donate Life Wisconsin will open the doors of it’s new website, YesICanWisconsin.com, to online organ donation registration. This is a first in Wisconsin’s history as they move from registering your choice to become an organ donor from the Wisconsin Department of Transplant (DOT) to a simple-to use online form to clearly move participants from the status of organ donor intent to organ donor authorization. [click to continue…]

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Questions to Ask When You Need a Transplant

by Shannon on January 11, 2010

Patient Talking with DoctorBeing told you need an organ transplant can be one of the scariest movements of your life. There is a lot going through your brain and one of the more important questions is who is going to perform the transplant that saves your life.

Often we get asked about my husband’s transplant and people always want to know not only where it was perform but by who and why. When choosing a facility to have his transplant performed there were a number of things we had to consider. [click to continue…]

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Spotlight on Life Gala Event

January 4, 2010

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a ballroom dancing “star?” The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin (NKFW) is giving you the opportunity to shine up your shoes and put your best dancing foot forward! They invite you to join the NKFW as they “waltz” their way to the 2010 NKF U.S. Transplant [...]

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4 Non-Taxing Ways to Save on Medical Expenses

December 28, 2009

With the year come and gone, now is the time to get all your medical ducks in a row to save you money and prepare for the New Year. It may not be pretty and may take some time but by taking the time, you will be surprised how much money you can save [...]

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Organ Donation: Could You Do It?

December 15, 2009

If you had a chance to save the life of someone you may or may not know could you make that decision?   According to the National Donor Waiting List the number of recipients on the waiting as of October 14, 2009 is 104,335 patients.  Between January-July 2009 only 16,679 received an organ transplant with only [...]

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Yes, I Am Really THE Angel Cove!

December 7, 2009

It amazes me every time I talk about my husband’s double lung transplant and the reaction from the other person as I mention the Angel Cove Organ Donation Awareness Shop. As soon as the name of my website leaves my lips, the other person’s eyes get big and the next very excited words are often: [...]

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