Gift of Life Michigan Blog
March is National Kidney Month
Mon, March 25, 2019
Of the more than 113,000 Americans waiting for an organ transplant, the vast majority – nearly 95,000 – are waiting for a kidney transplant. Why is that number so high?
It’s because diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes are rampant in the United States and can wreak havoc on kidneys.
The Hispanic community embraces organ, tissue and eye donation
Fri, March 22, 2019
Here’s what life was like for Leslie Palacios before she received the gift of a cornea donation from a deceased donor: She struggled to help her kids with their homework. She could attend their sporting events but not tell what was going on. And when her husband did a triathlon, she was unable to see him cross the finish line.
All of that changed with Leslie’s cornea transplant.
Welcome to the blog!
Wed, March 13, 2019
Welcome! Gift of Life Michigan has a brand-new way to talk about organ, eye and tissue donation.
This blog will provide a rich opportunity for us to regularly share stories of hope and critical information about partnerships, technology, the way donation works, volunteering and so much more.