Tag Archives: gift of life

720. That’s how many days Jim has been on the organ transplant wait list. That’s a ridiculous number that represents so many challenges, worries, hopes and disappointments. How about 1597? That’s how many people are waiting in Ontario, right now, … Continue reading →

The pain of the organ donation waitlist is only comparable to one thing: the pain experienced by the donor family. (And by comparable, we mean that there is no pain that equals the loss of a loved one.) It can’t … Continue reading →

Jim and Marah made the remarkable decision many, many months ago to allow their story to be used as inspiration to improve organ donation registration. To put themselves out there – in the complete and honest way that they do … Continue reading →

February 14 brings to mind chocolate, cheesy cards and flowers. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. In many countries it’s also National Donor Day. What a fantastic concept – bringing together two days to show you care! On … Continue reading →

The wait for an organ donation in Ontario and in Canada is too long. The fact that it doesn’t have to be like this quite frankly makes us crazy. While people like Jim are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, … Continue reading →

On January 10, 2013 Jim and Marah were told that the only option to save Jim’s life was a heart transplant. Two years ago. The fact that Jim is still here with us, waiting, is a miracle in itself. The … Continue reading →

We recently had a small awakening with regard to being on the waitlist for an organ donation for an extended period. Jim, of course, has been waiting for a heart for 2 years now and this looming “anniversary” got us … Continue reading →