Shadowboxes - Lifeline of Ohio

Telling the story of donation

The atrium in the Lifeline of Ohio office features an ever-changing memorial installation featuring 48 shadowboxes. Nearly two-thirds of the framed tributes highlight individual stories of donors through photos, letters and/or mementos selected by donor families. Each inset box memorializes a donor while outset boxes feature photos of transplant recipients.

The boxes serve as both a memorial and a celebration of the ripple started by each gift given through donation. View our digital shadowboxes below to see a complete gallery of all who have been featured over the years.

If you are interested in working with us to create a shadowbox please complete the form below to receive more information.

Rose Pruitt Columbus, OH. Rose received a life-saving kidney transplant in January of 2014. Because of her transplant, she is able to spend valuable time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She feels great, has more energy and is very thankful for her second chance at life.

Rose Pruitt

DaMia Williams Pickerington, OH. DaMia received a life-saving kidney transplant in May of 2016. Since her transplant, she’s had the opportunity to meet her donor’s, Cheyanne, mom. DaMia is now flourishing in school and has returned to her passion – dancing!

DaMia Williams

Brandon Smith Columbus, OH. Died September 6, 2015. Brandon gave the gift of sight to two and healed countless others through tissue donation. Brandon was an avid fan of Ohio State football and the Cincinnati Reds. He was a gentle giant of a man with a personality larger than life who loved spending time with his family, friends and furbabies.

Brandon Smith

Michelle Tuttle Columbus, OH. Died January 23, 2018. Michelle saved four lives through organ donation.

Michelle Tuttle

Cynthia Molton Urbana, OH. Died February 25, 2017. Cynthia saved a life through organ donation and healed countless others through tissue donation.

Cynthia Molton

Thomas Medors Columbus, OH. Died October 23, 2016. Thomas gave sight to two through cornea donation.

Thomas Medors

Create a shadowbox

The gallery will continually change as we share new stories. If your loved one was an organ, eye or tissue donor with Lifeline of Ohio and you are interested in creating a box to remember them, please click the button below to fill out the form, contact shadowbox@lifelineofohio.org or call 614-384-7375.