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Fan Feature: Jonah Hoser
by Kim Hoser My son Jonah was born 14 years ago with a serious heart defect that changed our lives. He needed several open-heart surgeries but what would save his life in 2001 was a heart transplant. He was only four years old. His donor was seven. Jonah loved everything OSU. But his ultimate light […]
Teaming up for Donation – “Team Noah Man”
Jennifer Maloney heard about the Dash for Donation one week before the deadline to register a team. Seven days later, 144 people signed up to honor her son on ‘Team Noah Man,’ the largest group participating in the race. The incredible support from friends, family, co-workers and strangers is a testament to the little boy […]
Teaming up for Donation – “Larry the Liver”
Pastor Johnny Edler from Marion First Church of the Nazarene has always been an athlete. Last year, he decided to take on a new challenge: running with purpose. “I really had never done anything running-wise,” said Pastor Johnny, “So I joined a running club and started running races for various causes.”
First Father’s Day
In a few days, Pat Khumprakob will celebrate his first Father’s Day. This exciting rite of passage is made even more special to Pat and his family, because a transplant – a gift from a hero – made it possible.
Teaming up for Donation – “Team Avrie”
What a difference a year makes. On July 9, “Team Avrie” will take to the streets of Columbus to celebrate the life of two-year-old girl who, just last summer, was fighting to survive.
Teaming up for Donation – “Danny’s Team”
Like many Ohioans, Danny Thomas wasn’t always a registered organ and tissue donor, he had never really considered it. That changed in 2008 when he went to renew his license with fiancé Laci Thomas.
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