Donor Decision After Buddy Day Inspires Local Push
In Michigan during Donate Life Month, donors and recipients shared stories at Secretary of State offices in Marshall and Albion. The author meets Ralph Moody, who received a heart on 12-14-95, and decides to become an organ donor, placing a heart sticker on his license to help save lives after death.
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Donate Life Month motivates organ donor awareness in Michigan
Word on the Street reports April designated as Donate Life Month. At Secretary of State offices across Michigan, transplant recipients and donor families urged people to become donors and add a heart sticker to licenses. Residents voiced strong support and called for more education.
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Be honest with your teen about rules
To the Editor: Be honest with your teen about rules. Parents should call hosting parents to verify party plans and ensure safe pick up. Don’t assume where teens go, call anyway. Teens resist trust tests, but maintain authority and supervise with care.
Community thanks Vic Potter users after January incident recovery
Vic Potter expresses gratitude to family, wife Sandra and son Todd, Pastor Scott, Tendercare nurses, CE NAs, Pat Mether, Bud's employees, and Caring Bridge supporters. He describes seven days on a ventilator, six weeks in care, daily progress, and ongoing recovery with cane assistance.
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