TRANSPLANT NEWS

A k r o n - C a n t o n Tr a n s p l a n t R e c i p i e n t s 2011October, November, December December 20, 2011 November Meeting

Our meeting will be November 15 at North Canton Medical Foundation Education Building A 6046 Whipple Ave. N.W. North Canton 6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Meeting will commence at 6:30 with a meal followed by any announcements and/or pertinent information.

Our meeting will be our

Annual Celebration of Life Party

North Canton Medical Foundation

6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Schedule: 6:30 Greeting. Buffet Dinner

Speaker: Dermatologist

of Broasted chicken, Dinner rolls and many covered dishes and desserts. Drinks: Water, Coffee, Zero Coca Cola,Sierra Mist Natural LemonLime Soda, Diet Pepsi

(If you wish any other drinks, please let Mary Fread know)

Meeting will close with a

round table discussion. We hope you will attend if at all possible.

Please RSVP for the December 20th Party

email: transplant@neo.rr.com or Phone 330-453-8214
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7:00 DianaPhillips Lifebanc Representative 7:20 Lou and Marti Young Donor Family 7:35 Recognition of Living Donors 7:45 Tree Ornament Ceremony 8:00 Raffle/Door Prizes 8:20 Clean up as we must be out of the building by 8:30

Condolences from TRIO

I am saddened to report that TRIO has lost another devoted member. CONNIE ARMOUR passed away peacefully 10/19/11 surrounded by her loving family. Connie became a member of TRIO in 1998 and received a kidney from her sister, Karen Minor in 1999. As long as their health permitted, I could count on Connie, Karen and their parents to help set-up our December Celebration of Life. She always had a big smile, a hug if needed, and sincere concern for everyone. To know Connie was to love her and her wonderful family. One of her greatest delights was the gift of a computer from her dear husband John on her birthday. She always kept in touch by phone or email. Her instructions to her minister was Keep it short. Videos photographs and comments were greatly appreciated. Hundreds came to pay their last respects. Bags of M &Ms (her favorite candy) were in bowls to share with everyone attending. A ne meal was served after the service. Even though she has left us, she keeps on giving. In lieu of owers, it was requested that memorials may be made to Akron-Canton TRIO. She denitely was one of the best.

October 18 Meeting
Meeting was attended by 12 members who took part in an interesting discussion. We were happy to see Bruce Hord looking great as he continues to recuperate from his stroke. Randy Fogle had reported that he will not be able to visit us this year due to health problems in his family. We hope to see him in 2012. Sylvia Forbes is still dealing with removal of skin cancers. Latest was a skin graft from her neck to her nose. After dealing with pain and infection she is happy to report the stitches are out. Robin and Randy Pelton have moved and unfortunately she hurt her back. She promises they will be at our December Celebration with door prizes. We were concerned because Susan and Ray Golden were absent. We were relieved to find out they had made another trip to China and they are exhausted, but o.k.!
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Rosie Price and Susan Golden will be decorating the tree for Akron Childrens Hospital Tree Festival. Each year seems to be better than the last. Everyone has received the October 2011 Lifelines, but few have read this issue. This is a must read as we plan for our future!
TRIOs 25th Anniversary is in 2012. All TRIO members and their families are invited to attend this weekend event which will be in Pittsburgh where it all began. The date is to be decided. Now all of AkronCanton TRIO knows this is within driving distance. Some of our former members received their transplant in Pittsburgh. At the bottom of page 7, you will see WANTED: TRIO

Please review the opportunities available to you at www.trioweb.org and click on About to read about TRIO committee opportunities We need your help.

************************* INVITATION FROM CHARLIE & KAREN

COME HAVE A SPOOKY GOOD TIME!! CHARLIE AND KARENS 1ST ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY. SAT. OCT 29TH 6:30 - BEWITCHING HOUR BE SURE TO BRING THE LITTLE GHOULS FOR FUN AND CANDY!!! PS: COSTUMES & A COVERED DISH WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *************************

September 20th Meeting

Guest Speaker-Deloris Quirino Reiki Master, Nurse, Minister Deloris was scheduled to speak at our August meeting, but due to an emergency was not available. An interesting meeting and she demonstrated her skills on anyone wishing her to do so.
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CHAPTER CHAMPIONS! Become a Chapter Champion or join a TRIO committee. I have agreed to be a TRIO Chapter Champion only until some other member agrees to be a true Champion!

August 16th meeting

Because our scheduled speaker was unable to be there, Jacqui Scolaro conducted the meeting with suggestions on how to cope with lifes problems. This was followed by round table discussion.

August 13th
2011 Gift of Life Walk & Run
Ray Golden and Hayley did a great job of setting up the Akron-Canton TRIO Display, distributing brochures and information about TRIO and the need for organ donation. Hayley, Rosie Price and Mary walked the 1.5K for The Race for Amanda Team. Amanda was there to cheer us on. *********************

August 14th
Celebration of Life Picnic
Although it was raining, nothing could stop Ray Golden from doing a great job of grilling the hot dogs and hamburgers. We were happy the Hinkels daughter Heather and her terrific children could join us. Also, it was great to see Kevin Sawyer and Sally Davis again. Jacqui Scolaro brought her pretty granddaughters. She taught all the children how to make and decorate paper airplanes. They made flowers out of tissue and gave them to special ladies. A great time was had by all. We hope more can join us next year. Remember, the picnic is always the second Sunday in August.

Poem

written by Micki Wise TO THOSE WHO FEEL THEY NEED THEIR ORGANS WHEN THEY ARE RESURRECTED.*.. God will give us new eyes with which to see He will give us new kidneys with which to p-He will give us a new heart so full of love, And many more miracles from his realm above. And who wants to come back as a newborn with used organs and tissues? *Note: This is apropos for Presumed Consent.

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National Donor Sabbath is November 11 -13

by Chris Crepage of Lifebanc

National Donor Sabbath was created to encourage faithbased leaders to bring education and awareness of the need for organ, eye and tissue donors to multicultural communities. It is a call to action for local places of worship to help spread the message of hope and share in celebration of giving men, women and children a second chance of life. Lifebanc will provide your church with promotional and education tools to distribute to your congregation in efforts of motivating members to become registered donors. Becoming a registered donor brings hope to more than 110,000 men, women and children waiting for lifesaving organ, eye, and tissue transplants.

As part of National Donor Sabbath, we want you or your place of worship to partner with Lifebanc by doing the following: Assign volunteers to distribute information at the display table at your church. * Identify a patient or donor family in your congregation who is willing to share a brief testimony at woship service. If there are members with no direct connection, Lifebanc can provide a volunteer to share a testimony. *Distribute bulletin inserts provided by Lifebanc. *Dedicate special prayer time during service to pray for those waiting for transplants and donor families. *Assign a scripture reference as a theme. *Provide an article in the church newsletter or on the church website. *Register organ, eye & tissue donors with material provided by Lifebanc.
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If you are interested in scheduling a presentation on organ, eye, and tissue donation for your congregation, please contact Lifebancs Multicultural Outreach Coordinator or call 216-752-5433.

2012 TRANSPLANT GAMES OF AMERICA

Announced by West Michigan Sports Commission The Transplant Games of America to take place July 28 - 31, 2012 at Grand Valley State University The multi-sport festival will attract organ, tissue and bone marrow transplant recipients, living organ donors and donor families from across the country. Tentative sports events include: 5K run, badminton, basketball, cycling, golf, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field and volleyball. The only events that will not be held at GVSU will be bowling and racquetball. For more information visit www.transplantgamesof america.org or contact Eric Engelbarts at the West Michigan Sports Commission
eengelbarts@westmisports.com

Invitation from Cleveland TRIO:

ANNUAL DONOR SABBATH SERVICE, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 1:00p.m.- 3:00p.m. OLD STONE CHURCH 91 PUBLIC SQUARE CLEVELAND, OH 44113 All are welcome to attend the service, which includes a candle lighting ceremony. Recipient quilts will be on display. Refreshments to follow immediately in the Church Memorial Hall. Please RSVP to email: triocleveland@hotmail.com or the hotline at: 440-473-8979

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Reports on our esteemed President...Dick Becherer

by his lovely wife..Joan

October 22, 2011: Well, 5 more radiation treatments then and x-ray to see if the tumor is smaller. Although, the oncologist said it would take six weeks. Dick had gained another 1.5 pounds this week. We have been out shopping, YES, he is in the wheelchair in the stores and having a good time doing another of his favorite things.... spending money .... keeping the economy going. We have also, in the last week, been to our little Vegas. He does so enjoy the slots. (me. too) Well, thats it for now... More later. Thank you all. Keep up the good deeds!! Love you all, Joan

September 28, 2011: Dick was taken off IV chemo because of ineffectiveness. He now takes a pill daily specific for lung cancer. He will start on Monday with radiation to the tumor in his right lung that is partially collapsed. It will be a series of 20 treatments. He is more active. Purchased a lift chair which has helped him getting in and out of it. He sits now for a few hours at a time. His hair has a few remaining strands. He gained weight. The bedsore is less in size and a gel mattress will be coming soon. Fatigue and weakness still persist but he tries to handle them as best he can. Again, thank you for your cards, calls, visits and more importantly, your prayers. He has such a strong faith and with your extra boost he says he can face anything. God bless, Joan

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Fundraiser for 2012

Please remember that our major Fundraiser for 2012 will be the sale at the Hartville Flea Market in June. Ray and Susan Golden and their volunteers have worked very hard to make each year a greater success. Please keep in mind any useful items to donate to the sale. Only items in near new or quality condition can be accepted. Please, no clothing, shoes or boots. Contact Ray or Susan Golden if you have any questions.. 330-699-0862

Third Frontier Funding helps company increase donor kidney odds, Cleveland jobs
Submitted by Bruce Hord

The Cleveland based company, working with the Cleveland Clinics Glickman Urological Institute, CWRU, Toshiba Medical Systems and Canon, received $1 million for the development of special MRI coils for imaging donor kidneys before transplant to determine viability. Currently, potentially viable kidneys are sometimes rejected for transplant, or there are complications after transplant. This technology will improve the chances of success as well as reduce the number of kidneys that are thrown away. The program will result in a turnkey system of equipment, analysis software and clinical protocols which will be marketed to transplant centers on a worldwide basis, says John L. Patrick, chief marketing officer for QED.....Patrick says the technology should be on the market in less than two years, depending on how clinical trials go..... Mary Fread, Editor Akron-Canton TRIO 1529 19th Street NE Canton, OH 44714-2105 Phone: 330-453-8214 email: transplant@neo.rr.com
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Quality Electrodynamics (QED) was one of the local recipients of Ohio Third Frontier funding for the development of an imaging system that will improve the way doctors evaluate whether a kidney is viable for donation.