A special event, the Gift of Life Walk/Run, was held in Pocatello over the weekend to honor organ donors and recipients. According to Brady Dransfield, the public education manager for Donor Connect, 132 people signed up for the event, with more showing up last minute to register. The event continues to grow each year, highlighting the importance of organ donation with over 120,000 people in the United States currently in need of a transplant, with kidneys being the most needed organ. The event not only honors those who have passed away, but also celebrates the gift of life for recipients and living donors. Funds raised from the event go towards donor education, and viewers can tune in to KPVI News at 5 to meet an organ recipient.
An event was held over the weekend in Pocatello to honor organ donors and recipients. The Gift of Life walk/run took place at the Portn Wellness Complex, organized by Donor Connect. Brady Dransfield, the public education manager for Donor Connect, reported that 132 people signed up for the event, with more joining last minute. The event aims to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation as there are currently 120,000 Americans in need of a transplant, with kidneys accounting for 85% of those awaiting organs.
Every 17 minutes, someone in the United States dies while waiting for a transplant, and every 10 minutes, a new name is added to the organ transplant waiting list. The Gift of Life walk in Pocatello is a moment to celebrate, honor, and remember those who have passed away and the gift of life provided by organ donors. The event serves as a community gathering to support and recognize recipients, living donors, and the importance of organ donation. Funds raised from the event will go towards donor education initiatives.
Tune in to KPVI News at 5 today to meet an organ recipient and learn more about the impact of organ donation on individuals and their families. The Gift of Life walk/run in Pocatello not only raises awareness about the critical need for organ donors but also serves as a poignant reminder of the lives saved and transformed through the selfless act of donation.
