Ingrid Kelly honored by Gift of Life Michigan

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Gifted storyteller recognized for sharing message of organ, tissue donation

Ingrid Kelly, a reporter with FOX News Detroit, was one of 13 individuals and three organizations honored recently by Gift of Life Michigan with a 2021 Donation Champion Award. The awards recognize people and organizations who make extraordinary efforts to help fulfill the wishes of donors and their families and promote the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. Ingrid Kelly

“Gift of Life Michigan is so fortunate to have so many dedicated partners assist us with our mission of honoring life through donation,” said Dorrie Dils, CEO of Gift of Life Michigan. “Every year there are so many worthy nominees. These champions represent the best of the best, but it is a difficult decision every year.”

Kelly is also a reporter and producer for WWJ News radio 950 who has enjoyed success as on-camera talent, writer, voiceover artist and producer in several markets, including New York City and Milwaukee.

“Ingrid is a gifted storyteller and a true professional,” said Scott Spielman, communications manager for Gift of Life Michigan. “She is always a pleasure to work with. The stories she covers about organ donors, donor families and recipients are very inspiring.”

Other winners include:

  • Secretary of State Employee: Maríaelena Hernandez, Secretary of State Branch Office, SW Detroit
  • Volunteer: Scott Campbell, West Michigan
  • Community Partner: Key2Finesse, Metro Detroit
  • Multicultural Difference Maker: Brandon Corder, Beats X Beers, Flint
  • First Responder: Huron Valley Ambulance
  • Donation Storyteller: Ingrid Kelley, FOX 2 Detroit
  • Medical Examiner: Dr. Carl Schmidt, Medical Examiner, Wayne County
  • Certified Physician Assistant: Blair Cotton, Spectrum Health
  • Nurse: Tonia Cole, McLaren Flint Hospital, Flint
  • Physician: Dr. Jeffrey Wilt, Ascension Michigan Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo
  • Funeral Professional: Harry J. Will Funeral Homes, Metro Detroit
  • Transplant Center Professional: Dr. Damanpreet Bedi, Beaumont Royal Oak
  • Hospital Executive Leader: Lisa Friedman, St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
  • Honoring Life Through Donation Award: John Edmond, Lansing
  • Donor Hospital of the Year: Spectrum Butterworth, Grand Rapids
  • Legacy Award: Cathy Warren, Donate Life Coalition

This is the third year Gift of Life has recognized Donation Champions throughout the state. Last year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the awards were handed out individually and winners celebrated via social media and other digital channels.

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