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Ambassador Spotlight
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Before becoming a Donate Life Ambassador, Kevin Padilla has dedicated hundreds of hours, since 2007, to the Donate Life Run/Walk as the Food Coordinator. Over the years Kevin and his Food Committee members have served tens of thousands of hot dogs to Donate Life Run/Walk participants to ensure no one goes home hungry. Together with Chris Hostert, Kevin also had a hand in creating the remodeled Circle of Life Garden as a tribute to the thousands of donor family members who come to the Run/Walk each year. Kevin chose to be trained as a Donate Life Ambassador in October of 2011 and has done a great job as an Ambassador to Cities. When Kevin isn't securing proclamations or scheduling Donate Life presentations for his Rotary Club, he is bringing the Donate Life message to high school students in the Interact service club. Each year, over fifty Rotarians and Interact club members participate in the Donate Life Run/Walk as volunteers. We thank Kevin for his dedication and support of our life-saving mission, especially the endless time and effort he puts in making the Donate Life Run/Walk a success each year.
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Quote of the Month
I have found that among its other benefits,
giving liberates the soul of the giver.
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Tips of the Month
Different Ways to wear your "20 Million in 2012" T-shirt
-Casual days at work
-During Donate Life Ambassador activities/events.
-As a conversation starter when you are out and about
Share your Organ Donor status on Facebook
Go to Timeline, click on "Life Event," select "Health and Wellness," choose "Organ Donor." If you haven't already done so, click on the "Officially register" link to sign up on the Donate Life California Registry. (Video)
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Special Events
Save the date for the 2012 Donate Life Ambassadors Conference on Saturday, August 25 at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles
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Ambassador Regional Leads
Inland Empire:
Debbie Morgan
Kern County:
Interim contact
Erika Ospina Awad
Los Angeles North & East:
Randi Swersky
Los Angeles South & West:
Interim contact
Randi Swersky
Orange County:
Stephanie McMackin
Craig Hostert
Santa Barbara/ Ventura Counties:
Debbie Courtney
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Donate Life Ambassadors Online
To receive a "20 Million in 2012" t-shirt, please be sure to log in to update your profile with your t-shirt size. | |
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Greetings!
Congratulations on a successful Donate Life Month! We are so proud of all the Donate Life activities that occurred in the month of April.
We wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some of the amazing events that were only made possible because of Ambassadors like you. As you look over these captured moments please note we are very appreciative of everyone's time, effort and dedication. You are all making a difference in the community and it really shows.
As we approach the summer months we want to continue on this path of success and look forward to your continued journey with us as we inspire the community to Donate Life.
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Ambassadors to Cities
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The Ambassadors to Cities were quite busy in the month of April as they accepted 80 DMV/Donate Life California Month proclamations.
In addition, the quality of the relationships established by Ambassadors to Cities was demonstrated by the number of civic leaders that joined us at the 10th Annual Donate Life Run/Walk.
Among the many tabling events that took place throughout the month of April, one that stands out is Donate Life Day with Vons, which as a true community partner allowed us to have a Donate Life table at 17 Vons stores.
To kick off the month of May, we participated in Brooke's Big Heart Golf Tournament. A full slate of 144 golfers and 250 attendees at the evening banquet and silent auction showed their support for Brooke and Donate Life. The golf tournament raised about $40,000, some of which will be used towards Brooke's medical expenses; the remainder of the proceeds will be donated to Brooke's Big Heart and OneLegacy. The event was a tremendous success, see pictures here; we look forward to this becoming an annual event. |
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| Ambassadors to DMV | |
To recognize our national "20 Million in 2012" campaign, the accomplishment of reaching nine million designated donors on the Donate Life California registry, and April's DMV/Donate Life California Month, we celebrated Donate Life Day in four DMV Field Offices randomly chosen to host events.
The Donate Life Day celebrations at the Lincoln Park, Compton and Inglewood DMVs brought the Donate Life spirit to the DMV staff.
Inglewood Mayor James Butts, DMV Manager Andra Toldson, and DMV Regional Manager Velma Edmond were able to join us for Donate Life Day at the Inglewood DMV Field Office, where a DMV/Donate Life California Month proclamation was presented to the DMV staff.
We are looking forward to the last celebration in June at the Montebello DMV Field Office.
To view more photos:
Compton DMV Appreciation Event
Lincoln Heights DMV Appreciation Event
If you are interested in a Donate Life California license plate, fill out this form, and you will be notified when they are available for pre-ordering.
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| Ambassadors to High Schools
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The Disneyland Resort Scholarship Program proudly awarded Donate Life Ambassador Hannah Choe and nine other high schools students with $5,000 scholarships. Hannah was the first Asian American high school student to be trained as a Donate Life Ambassador; she promptly founded the Donate Life Club at Sunny Hills High School in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District
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Hannah has dedicated over four hundred hours of service to Donate Life, and with the help of her club members she has brought the Donate Life message and the legacy of her sister Erin with her in all of her community outreach. We are so proud of Hannah and honored to have her as a Donate Life Ambassador. We wish her the best as she attends college next year!
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Ambassadors to Hospitals
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Thank you to the Donation Development Coordinators (DDCs) and Ambassadors to Hospitals for a successful Donate Life Month with OneLegacy's partner hospitals. In the month of April, 39 Ambassadors to Hospitals participated in 25 reported activities/events within the hospitals.
The Donate Life message and the inspirational stories of our Ambassadors were shared with our hospital partners at a golf tournament, flag raising ceremonies, tables and a new hire orientation.
DDC Lisa Pedral praised Donate Life Ambassador Bernadette Cope's speech at the Mission Hospital Donor Council Golf Tournament, "She was an excellent choice for this event. She was the highlight of the lunch as a donor mother from Mission Hospital."
Ambassadors to Hospitals continue to do an amazing job sharing their stories, and as Donate Life Ambassador Regina Perez mentioned, "It helps me deal with my loss and yet provide information to the nurses on how to treat families."
Thank you to everyone for a great month and we look forward to the high activity throughout the rest of the year.
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| Ambassadors to Media
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April 3: Ambassadors Vicky Nguyen, Wendy Rodgers and Leiauna Anderson, who received their transplants at UCLA Medical Center, share their story as three of the 12 Inspiring Women of 2012.
Women who received organ transplants at UCLA Medical Center honored 'Inspiring Women'
April 3: Donate Life Ambassador Masson Sommers accepts the Beverly Hills proclamation and shares his story with the city council members and local residents.
April 9: Ambassador Mason Sommers celebrates his 2 year anniversary of the transplant surgery which saved his life, his experience on the waiting list and the Donate Life message with LA Talk Radio. Listen to the April 9th interview with Mason
April 10: Embajadores Arnold and Eva Perez share their experience as Embajadores to Consulates and the importance of talking about organ and tissue donation.
Diálogo consular: Vida aún después de la vida
April 14: Donate Life Ambassadors Chris and Jenni Balck celebrates their daughter and heart recipient Brooke's third birthday. Young heart transplant recipient celebrates 3rd birthday
April 20: Donate Life Ambassador Dick Veale shares his story while accepting a proclamation at the San Clemente City Council Meeting. Local man offers self as proof that organ donation works
May 9: Ambassador Mina Gonzales shared her thoughts about volunteerism and her experience and connection with Donate Life.
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| Ambassador eCampaigns
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You can create an eCampaign for to share your personal story or to support an event! Creating an eCampaign for an event, such as school assembles, golf tournaments, fundraisers or large presentations is a great way to measure how many people sign up to become a designated donor through your inspiring story and event. We invite you to check out these eCampaigns for examples on how to create your own event eCampaign:
http://www.donatelifecalifornia.org/LaughFactory
http://www.donatelifecalifornia.org/ShalhevetSchool
http://www.donatelifecalifornia.org/brookesbigheartgolf
http://www.donatelifecalifornia.org/SunnyHillsHighDonateLifeClub
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| Donate Life Run/Walk
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We would like to express our gratitude to the Donate Life Run/Walk Committee and volunteers for another successful year!
The 10th Annual Donate Life Run/Walk had over 11,000 participants, a performance by Scott MacIntrye and special appearances by Phillip Palmer and David Eckstein.
The support of civic leaders and community partners was a great bonus to the event, along with the floragraph presentations and traditional dove release.
A special thank you to sponsors Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, Moss-Adams LLP, Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep, St. Joseph Hospital, Vons, W.L. Butler Construction, Inc., OneLegacy and many others; without their generous support this event would not be possible.
We also recognize the extraordinary leadership of Craig and Kathleen Hostert, whose vision has been realized with the largest organ and tissue donation event in the world.
Enjoy the images, video and articles below documenting the 10th Annual Donate Life Run/Walk.
Donate Life Run/Walk 10th Anniversary Video
Donate Life walks with 11,000, Idol and Eckstein
Wrightwood family to honor son lost in avalanche
Family of organ donor participate in walk
Interview with Kidney Recipient Scott MacIntyre from American Idol
Team Nikki at Donate Life Run/Walk
General Run/Walk Photos
Donor Family Teams and Garden Photos
Hospital and Other Team Photos
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| "20 Million in 2012" National Campaign
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Cheers to all the Ambassadors who participated in National Blue & Green Day and Linking Hands for Life! As captured in the photos sent to us, the creativity our Ambassadors brought to these observances were extraordinary! It always makes our day when we see these captured moments as they serve as inspiring testimonials to the connections you are making within the community. Please keep emailing them to Erika!
Ambassadors are encouraged to join the "20 Million in 2012" campaign by becoming a Donate Life America Facebook fan to keep updated on the roll-out of all the 2012 events.
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| OneLegacy to Honor Ambassadors as
Rose Parade Float Rider, Floragraph Families
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As in years past, OneLegacy is proud to award one seat on the 2013 Donate Life Rose Parade Float to a Donate Life Ambassador who embodies the spirit and philosophy of the program and is a role model to all Ambassadors. The chosen Ambassador will represent their peers as a participant in "America's Donate Life Celebration." Applications must be received by end of day Friday, July 6 at 5pm.
In addition, OneLegacy will honor six donors with memorial floragraphs on the 2013 Donate Life Rose Parade. Through an open application process, OneLegacy's Aftercare and Communications teams are pleased to offer the many donor families we serve an opportunity to formally inform us of your interest in having your loved one honored with one of OneLegacy's sponsored floragraphs. The application form and requested high quality photo of the donor must be received by OneLegacy Family Care by Friday, June 22, 2012.
To download the guidelines and application forms, visit the Donate Life Rose Parade Float page on the OneLegacy website.
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| Transplant Games of America | |
Join Team SoCal for the Transplant Games of America in Grand Rapids, Michigan July 28-31 2012
More than just an athletic event, the Transplant Games of America (TGA) is a celebration for everyone connected to organ donation and transplantation. Donor families, living donors, transplant recipients and many others who have been impacted by organ donation will join the Grand Rapids community in "Celebrating the Gift of Life."
The TGA is a festival-style event for athletes who have undergone life-saving transplant surgery or who are living donors. More than 1,300 athletes from every corner of the USA are expected to attend this year.
The games will include awe-inspiring opening and closing ceremonies and a host of other activities for athletes and fans alike.
Any organ or bone marrow transplant recipient or living donor who is at least nine months out from transplant or donation may participate. Donor families will have the opportunity to meet other donor families and transplant recipients, and can participate in a variety of events centered on the moving and heartfelt act of giving the "gift of life."
To join Team SoCal for an amazing experience in Grand Rapids, contact Debbie Morgan or Tammy Ruznak by sending an email to teamsocaltga@gmail.com.
Go Team SoCal!
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Key Programs Quarterly Call
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Call this number: (866) 200-8847
When prompted, use this password: 657314#
Ambassadors to Cities
TBA
Ambassadors to DMV
TBA
Ambassadors to High Schools
TBA
Ambassadors to Hospitals
Tuesday, June 12, 7-8 pm
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Donate Life Ambassador Training Workshops
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Thank you to Regional Ambassador Leads Stephanie McMackin and Craig Hostert for concluding our 2012 spring session of Donate Life Ambassadors Training Workshops. Please join us in welcoming twenty four new Donate Life Ambassadors to our family.
Our 2012 Fall Session Training Workshops will take place in September/October.
If you know of anymore that would like to join our Donate Life Ambassador family please have them sign up online to become an Ambassador.
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Again, thank you for your countless hours of service. April was truly a success and we are very proud of everyone's accomplishments and efforts. Our national campaign is still active, therefore don't forget to update your Ambassador profile to ensure you get a "20 Million in 2012" T-shirt. Lastly, please be sure to SAVE THE DATE of Saturday, August 25 for our 2012 Donate Life Ambassadors Conference.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Hostert
khostert@onelegacy.org
Erika Ospina Awad
eospinaawad@onelegacy.org
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