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Jim’s Heart

Posted on September 20, 2019 by jimshearts

The saying that a father holds his daughter’s hand for a short while, but she holds his heart forever might have been written for Jim and his beautiful daughter Ellis. Their bond is strong and the brass ring of walking … Continue reading →

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(Not) Dressed for Success

Posted on May 24, 2018 by jimshearts

We’ve been advocating for Canadians to register to become organ donors for a long time now. Truly, we’ve been fairly pleased with our impact, though in the grand scheme of things, it’s hardly been a ripple. We’ve seen Canadians step … Continue reading →

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Blessings on Your Silver Anniversary

Posted on May 23, 2017 by jimshearts

Three years ago we shared a message from Marah that was filled with desperation. Jim was very, very sick and a new heart seemed almost impossible. The message, on their 22nd wedding anniversary, went on to circle the world with … Continue reading →

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A Life Well Lived

Posted on April 5, 2017 by jimshearts

We said good-bye to one of the loveliest men we’ve had the honour to know this week. Mr. Peter Karson passed away too soon at the age of 71, after a lengthy illness. His (very brave) daughter spoke at his … Continue reading →

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A Gift of Love

Posted on February 13, 2017 by jimshearts

A few years ago (!) we posted about National Donor Day (US) being shared with Valentine’s Day. We thought it was pretty awesome then, and still think so! The gift of life that a donor gives to someone waiting for … Continue reading →

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Just a Ripple

Posted on October 26, 2016 by jimshearts

“Drop a pebble in the water: just a splash, and it is gone; But there’s half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on…” (James W. Foley) This poem, though written in 1911, could really have been written about Jim and … Continue reading →

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Two Years – We’re Still In This

Posted on May 20, 2016 by jimshearts

We’re not sure what we thought would happen when we started this blog two years ago. What did happen though, is that we’ve reached 68,000 people to spread the word about organ donation, written over 100 blog posts, met a … Continue reading →

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Death. There – We Said It.

Posted on April 20, 2016 by jimshearts

Benjamin Franklin said that there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Across our great country today, we are sure there are zillions of conversations about taxes. Reducing them, raising them, paying them and blah, blah, blah. … Continue reading →

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April Showers

Posted on April 4, 2016 by jimshearts

So, April is Organ Donation Awareness Month. To be honest, we’re not sold on it. Maybe that’s because we know that the need for awareness is so critical and the situation so dire, that one month isn’t going to cut … Continue reading →

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Stepping Up and Sticking To It

Posted on March 14, 2016 by jimshearts

Jim and Marah and their entire family continue to ride the roller coaster that is organ donation in Canada. Apparently it’s not enough to wait for more than two years for a life-saving heart transplant, but you have to navigate … Continue reading →

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