By adavis on 2009-09-15 07:57:13
The following was taken from the NHH Newsletter
RAISING AWARENESS FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION
On Saturday, September 12,
our Hospital played host to a team of dedicated cyclists and supporters raising awareness for a very important cause: organ and tissue donation.
Organized in part by Greg Davis (second from right in the photo above), the sibling of the late swimmer and Olympian Victor Davis, the inspiring seven-day event took the group from its starting point of Guelph through to Montreal . Sadly, Victor was tragically killed in that city in a hit and run accident. The ride marked the 20th anniversary of his death.
Joining Victor’s brother on the trip was Grant Hagerty, a double lung recipient with a personal interest in supporting the cause of organ and tissue donation, and several local participants, including this very inspiring couple, Lorna and Lee Shooter.
For Lorna and Lee, , the day was particularly emotional, as family and friends met them at the Hospital to cheer them on and honour those whose donation made a very big difference in their lives.
Lorna’s heart failed during her pregnancy for Teghan and she received a heart transplant shortly after her daughter’s delivery seven years ago. Lorna cycled from Cobourg to Belleville with the group, accompanied by her husband and several friends.
To register your consent to donate your organs and tissue, simply visit the local Service Ontario Health Card Services-OHIP office or Outreach Centre where health cards can be renewed. You can also register by downloading and completing a Gift of Life Consent Form from www.giftoflife.on.ca 
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09/15/09
Both my husband Billy and myself will always be grateful to those who fill out their donor cards. Telling loved ones is the first step in organ awareness. Thankfully our talented daughter Lorna is a credit to us, Ottawa heart Institure and the donor family in everything she tackles, she succeeds in! Victor's family are doing an amazing job of creating awareness. Ann Kerr