Lifeline of Ohio

05/29/2026

“Our story is one of those moments that can only be described as divine intervention. In 2017, my late husband and Barb's son were both patients in the ICU at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital during the same week - two families facing their darkest hours in the same place, at the same time, though we didn't know it then.

“Six years later, Barb and I found ourselves seated next to each other at Chase, working in the same department. As we got to know one another, we discovered that impossible connection - that we had both been in that same ICU, during that same week, each holding vigil for someone we loved.

“From that shared bond of loss and hope, we made a commitment to become co-champions for Lifeline of Ohio - me representing a donor family and Barb representing a recipient family. It's a story we're passionate about sharing, and we believe it honors both the gift of life and our incredible connection.” - Mary

05/29/2026

We want to hear why you are taking part in this year’s Dash! Use the link or comment below to tell us about you or your team's Dash story and we'll share it on our social platforms: bit.ly/3PU2Qtg 💙💚

Sharing stories is one of the most important and inspiring parts of the Dash for Donation—stories of life, legacy, healing and hope.

05/28/2026

Once again, Lifeline of Ohio will feature the Circle of Life Garden at our Dash for Donation!

The garden will be displayed on Dash Day at Genoa Park and offer a place of reflection where deceased and living donors, transplant recipients, candidates waiting and those who died waiting for transplants are honored by loved ones.

Registered Dash participants may purchase the personalized garden signs as a fundraiser for $30. The deadline for ordering is Thursday, June 18.
Click the link to order yours! bit.ly/3RzDsK8

05/28/2026

What is an OPO?

An OPO, or Organ Procurement Organization, is a nonprofit that helps make organ, tissue, and eye donation possible.

Together, OPOs share one mission: to save and heal lives through the gift of donation.

05/28/2026

Curious about donation? Join us for Donation 101!

💚 Tuesday, June 2
💙 Noon – 1:00 p.m.
💚 Zoom

Our Community Outreach team will host this Zoom education session to cover topics such as what can be donated, the donation process and how to register to be a donor. They will also share impactful stories from transplant recipients and donor families.

Click the link to register!

https://lnkd.in/dMh3agDa

05/27/2026

"My son, Blake, was an organ donor. We lost him to a diaphragmatic hernia, which is a rare condition.

When Blake got his driver’s license, he was asked if he wanted to be an organ donor. I’ll never forget his response. He said, ‘Yes, I want to do that.’

I later heard from one of his recipients. She was a college student who was very active. She played basketball, ran track and did all kinds of activities, but she was no longer able to do those things. Blake gave her her active life back.

I was so happy Blake was able to do that, and I know Blake would be happy, too."

—Sandy S.

05/26/2026

"I dash for organ donation awareness. As the recipient of two double lung transplants, I cannot express how much it means to me... for those who decide to give an honorable gift of their life so that others can live their second and in my case third chapter."

—Sarah

Why do you dash? Join Sarah on July 11: bit.ly/4np2QOp

05/25/2026

"I’m a liver transplant recipient. I received a split liver, and a 6-year-old received the other half 20 years ago. God bless organ donors.

These are pictures of me and the surgeon who performed my surgery in 2006, and a picture of me at my home in Florida the other day. I’m truly grateful."
—Karen

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we honor the individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Corporal Benjamin S. Kopp, a member of the 75th Army Ranger Regiment, saved six of his comrades when his unit came under attack in Afghanistan. He was mortally wounded and saved four more lives back in the United States through his selfless gift of organ donation.

To honor Corporal Kopp and all other brave soldiers who became organ, eye and tissue donors, the Fallen Soldier statue stands at the National Donor Memorial and honors members of our military who made organ, eye, and tissue donation their last courageous act of service. The site is a place of peace for all who wish to honor the gift of life! 💙💚

Story via Donate Life America

05/24/2026

"In October of 2016 I had a routine knee replacement. I’d never had a problem with prior surgeries, never had an issue with my liver and was in great health going into surgery. Within days, my husband wasn’t able to wake me up. After an overnight stay in ICU at my local hospital, I was flown to the university hospital.

When I got my liver I was in multi-organ failure and only had hours to live. Thankfully, a matching liver was found and it saved my life with little time to spare. It was a long and grueling recovery with lots of ups and downs. My donor lives on in me and there are few words to express how grateful I am to my donor and their family."

—Diana

05/22/2026

"Jerry was 16, and just before his birthday, we discussed whether he wanted to be a donor on his permit and driver’s license. He asked me what that meant. When I explained it, he said, ‘Of course. Why would anyone not be a donor?’ I didn’t have an answer. I didn’t expect that six months later, I would be in a position where I would be so very glad we had that conversation, because I knew how he felt and what he wanted.

Our contact at the organ procurement organization (OPO) helped walk us through that process when my miracle boy was able to be a miracle for someone else." —Krysty