Monthly Archives: April 2011

Heroes, Day 30, DonateLife Month

Posted on April 30, 2011 by DAP

4/30/2011 ~ “What you call a hero, I call just doing my job” I have a feeling that when I finally meet my donor in the afterlife, the above is what I will hear. I feel the same way by … Continue reading →

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Heroes, Day 29, DonateLife Month

Posted on April 29, 2011 by DAP

4/29/2011 ~ “The hero is commonly the simplest and obscurest of men” This is very true. Organ donation works because of all common folks, like you and me, that register to become donors. We aren’t well-known, we aren’t rich, we … Continue reading →

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Heroes, Day 28, DonateLife Month

Posted on April 28, 2011 by DAP

4/28/2011 ~ “We are the hero of our own story.” While this may be true for many people, it’s not necessarily true in my case. As a heart transplant recipient, my TRUE hero is my donor. This person and his … Continue reading →

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Heroes, Day 27, DonateLife Month

Posted on April 27, 2011 by DAP

4/27/2011 ~ “The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.” This is what an organ donor does …… lights the … Continue reading →

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Heroes, Day 26, DonateLife Month

Posted on April 26, 2011 by DAP

4/26/2011 ~ “If you do it right 51 percent of the time you will end up a hero.” Ahhh, you’ll end up a hero if you simply register to be an organ donor. You can do things “right” all you … Continue reading →

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Heroes, Day 25, DonateLife Month

Posted on April 25, 2011 by DAP

4/25/2011 ~ “I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” When you are giving of yourself for the greater good and to save lives you must persevere and endure. … Continue reading →

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Heroes, Day 24, DonateLife Month

Posted on April 24, 2011 by DAP

4/24/2011 ~ Happy Easter, everyone!! “Heroism feels and never reasons, and therefore is always right.” This is so very true …….. to be a hero or heroine you do not need to reason, because you know you are doing the right thing. … Continue reading →

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Heroes, Day 23, DonateLife Month

Posted on April 23, 2011 by DAP

4/23/2011 ~ “What is a hero without love for mankind.” Being a hero, does show a love for your fellow-man. That’s why organ donor’s are heroes. They show their love through their donation, usually to a person or people who … Continue reading →

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Heroes, Day 22, DonateLife Month

Posted on April 22, 2011 by DAP

4/22/2011 ~ “Being a hero is about the shortest lived profession on earth.” The life of my hero, my organ donor, was short-lived. There is no debate that my donor died too early in life, but he or she is NEVER forgotten. I … Continue reading →

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Heroes, Day 21, DonateLife Month

Posted on April 21, 2011 by DAP

4/21/2011 ~ “Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed.” This is very true of our heroes, our organ donors. It’s registering to be an organ donor ahead of time, and if … Continue reading →

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