Author Archives: jimshearts

Your Assistance Required

Posted on May 12, 2014 by jimshearts

Canadians are generally lovely, polite, gracious and generous people. So why then do we do so poorly when it comes to organ donation? Could it be our very nature that is the problem? That is — could we be too … Continue reading →

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Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, Brothers, Children

Posted on May 11, 2014 by jimshearts

As we seek to increase the number of people who are registered to be donors, it’s important to stop and recognize what this actually means. This means we are asking families to be unbelievably courageous, generous and caring at a … Continue reading →

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Organ Donation Myth #1

Posted on May 10, 2014 by jimshearts

So many people think that the dog-eared little card in their wallet means that they are already an organ donor. It doesn’t. You must be registered to be an organ donor. Even if you think that you are an organ … Continue reading →

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A Little Help from My Friends

Posted on May 9, 2014 by jimshearts

Our society isn’t set up for lengthy health issues. When one of a two-income family cannot work, financial stress builds. And quickly. Last year around this time, the amazing community (minor hockey, friends, family) surrounding Jim and his family held … Continue reading →

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Little Things and Big Things

Posted on May 8, 2014 by jimshearts

Waiting for a heart for almost 17 months, Jim and his family have had to adjust to some little things, and some big things. Little things like Jim realizing he can’t mow the lawn, and his son stepping up to … Continue reading →

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Why Does Jim Need a New Heart?

Posted on May 7, 2014 by jimshearts

Jim had pneumonia about 15 years ago, and the infection went to his heart causing damage. Today, Jim suffers with congestive heart failure, which is essentially a weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the … Continue reading →

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Ignorance is Not Bliss

Posted on May 6, 2014 by jimshearts

A friend recently posted (Facebook) her experience at the Ministry of Transportation. It seems that the young man ahead of her was asked if he’d like to be an organ donor. His reply? “No way. I’m too young for that!” … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Wish

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jimshearts

Today is Marah’s birthday. She doesn’t really want to celebrate. She wants life to start again — without the crazy amount of stress she, Jim and her family live with every day. Marah wants the simple things that many of … Continue reading →

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Preaching to the Converted

Posted on May 4, 2014 by jimshearts

Over the last couple of years, Jim and Marah have been overwhelmed by the support they’ve received from friends and family. The community surrounding them have stepped up on so many occasions to offer physical labour and to lift spirits. … Continue reading →

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No Magic Elixir

Posted on May 3, 2014 by jimshearts

There’s been a lot of talk lately about “presumed consent” and organ donation. (This means that you wouldn’t have to sign up to be an organ donor, because everyone would be already). While this is a good idea, it’s not … Continue reading →

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