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.

Avrie Nelms Delaware, OH. Avrie received a new heart when she was just sixteen-months old on September 13, 2010.

Avrie Nelms

Dan Leite Columbus, OH. Dan was given the gift of life in the form of a life-saving heart transplant on Christmas Day 2015.

Dan Leite

Afatamah McNair Columbus, OH Afatamah had no idea she was ill until her doctor diagnosed her with liver failure – she was shocked. After only one month of waiting on the national transplant waiting list, she received the call and was given the gift of life on October 6, 2001.

Afatamah McNair

Leslie Pelino Columbus, OH Leslie received a liver transplant on January 6, 2012 just as time was running out. In her words, “Actions speak louder than words” - this is what I have learned throughout life. So, when “Thank You” just isn’t enough, I turn to action. I honor my donor by educating others and bring new life to a treasured memory - I want my donors’ family to know I am grateful.”

Leslie Pelino

Stan Harris Columbus, OH. On July 24, 2012 Stan received the call he spent four years waiting for – a kidney donor had been found! Since his transplant he’s been able to welcome new grandchildren into the world, volunteer for Lifeline of Ohio and travel again

Stan Harris

Michaela Martin Columbus, OH. Michaela was in eighth grade when she tore her meniscus during a dance routine. Dancing was her life and the thought of never dancing again was unfathomable. Thanks to a heroic donor, Michaela received a tissue transplant on January 10, 2006 and went on to win a national dancing title just a year later!

Michaela Martin

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.