Iowa Navy veteran creates art after life-saving kidney transplant
A kidney transplant at the Iowa City VA Medical Center has given a navy veteran a new lease on life. Navy veteran Jeffrey Pruitt was diagnosed with renal failure and was told he had six months before he’d be incapacitated...
Read MoreHow one transplant helped an Iowan make lifelong friends
In 1999 Crystal Ellis was just starting college when she faced a life-changing injury; when a virus spread to her eye, scarring it, she would risk losing it entirely. She needed a transplant.
Read MoreUrbandale heart recipient hopes to give back during Donate Life Month
An Urbandale man and heart recipient hope to give back with his story by encouraging others to become organ donors, just in time for Donate Life Month.
Read MorePella Emergency Services Recognize April as Donate Life Month
Pella Fire, Ambulance, and Police are partnering to recognize National Donate Life Month by displaying a special flag in front of the PD and community ambulance building.
Read MoreNational Donate Life Month holds extra meaning to treasurer’s office
In April, the Clarke County Treasurer’s Office joins with the Iowa Donor Network in observing National Donate Life Month. Each April has a different theme, and this year’s is “Donors are SuperStars,” which celebrates organ and tissue donors as the...
Read MoreOrgan donors honored in Davenport
ImpactLife and the Iowa Donor Network recognized the generosity of organ donors in Davenport.
Read MoreCelebrate Life Walk in Bettendorf honors organ donors and their families
April is Donate Life Month, and Quad Citizens can help honor local organ donors and their families at the first-ever Celebrate Life Walk.
Read MoreOrgan and tissue donors celebrated in ceremony
Genesis Health System and the Iowa Donor Network raised a flag for people who donated organs, eyes and tissue. The ceremony was followed by a program by Genesis chaplains and a moment of silence.
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