Donate Life Family Fun Run celebrates organ donors, brings awareness
Original story published 2024-09-10 18:55:02
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The 16th annual Donate Life Family Fund Run will be held at the Camden Yards Sports Complex in Baltimore on Saturday, September 28th, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Hosted by Infinite Legacy, this event aims to honor organ donors and raise awareness about the life-saving potential of organ and tissue donation. One such beneficiary is Annabelle Gillan, who received a liver transplant at Johns Hopkins after being diagnosed with liver failure at age 60. Her gratitude towards her organ donor and medical team is immense, and she credits her son Pedro for helping her through recovery. Nationwide, over 100,000 people await organ transplants, and advocates like Adam Ferano emphasize that a single donor can save up to eight lives. The event features 5K and 1K runs or walks, serving as both a fundraiser and a platform to celebrate and honor organ donors.
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Infinite Legacy is set to host its 16th annual Donate Life Family Fun Run within the next two weeks, an event aimed at honoring organ donors while raising awareness about organ and tissue donation. Annabelle Gillan, a liver transplant recipient, shares her story of survival and hope. Diagnosed with liver failure at the age of 60, she experienced a remarkable recovery after receiving a life-saving organ donation. Expressing profound gratitude towards her anonymous donor and the dedicated medical team at Johns Hopkins, Gillan acknowledges her son, Pedro, for his essential support during her challenging recovery process. Today, nearly two years post-surgery, she relishes each new day with her family, cherishing the second chance at life she has received.
The Donate Life Family Fun Run is set to occur at Camden Yard Sports Complex on Saturday, September 28th. Adam Ferano of Infinite Legacy underscores the critical impact of organ donation, revealing that a single donor can save up to eight lives. Despite the success stories like Gillan’s, there are still over 100,000 people nationally waiting for an organ transplant. Ferano emphasizes that collective efforts and contributions can help eliminate the waitlist, making a compelling case for more people to consider organ donation.
The event includes 5K and 1K run or walk options, aimed at celebrating the generosity of organ, eye, and tissue donors while fostering community solidarity. The funds raised will support outreach and education initiatives about organ donation. Participants will find themselves among others who understand the emotional and physical journey tied to organ transplantation. For those interested in attending, ticket and volunteer information is available on the event’s official website. The event will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., offering a meaningful way for the Baltimore community to support and honor those touched by organ donation.
