National Donor Day/Songs From the Heart
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idwest Transplant Network will again partner with Kansas Citybased NPR music station 90.9 FM The Bridge in 2022 on a day of special programming called “Songs From the Heart.” Through this partnership, The Bridge airs several stories about people affected by organ, eye and tissue donation in all-day programming on or around National Donor Day (Feb. 14). We encourage you to tune in to the fifth annual Songs From the Heart program on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. Listen in the Kansas City area on 90.9 FM or from anywhere online at bridge909.org.
Rose Parade Recap
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idwest Transplant Network was proud to honor donor hero Christopher Hutson Jr at the 2022 Rose Parade® on New Year’s Day. “Little Chris,” as his family affectionately calls him, registered as an organ donor at a licensing office just four months prior to his tragic death at age 19. He ultimately saved seven lives through his organ donation. Last fall, Little Chris’ family came together to put the finishing touches on a portrait of their donor hero made entirely of organic materials called a floragraph that was featured on the Donate Life Rose Parade® float. Little Chris’ parents and brothers then traveled to Pasadena, California, to decorate the float — which featured Little Chris’ floragraph as well as others from various organ procurement organizations — and attend the parade as VIPs. Please join us in celebrating Little Chris and the lives he saved through his selfless gifts.
Maximizing the Gift of Life
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ith your strong support, Midwest Transplant Network continued saving and enhancing more lives through organ, eye and tissue donation in 2021. Your commitment to the donation process helped save a record number of lives through organ donation. From asking donation-related questions for the First Person Authorization registry to sharing timely patient referrals to showing care and respect for donors after they gave the gift of life, you play a crucial role in providing glimmers of hope to those on the waitlist. Thank you for all you do!
2 • Learn more about organ, eye and tissue donation at mwtn.org
