LifeSource

Join us in Fargo for Strides for Second Chances on July 18th!

Strides for Second Chances Walk and Picnic is back for the third year! Together we will celebrate the gift of life, sharing memories and making meaningful connections within the donation and transplant community.

There will be a brief program at 10:30 AM followed by a casual walk for those who would like to participate - then stick around for a picnic (must RSVP)!
...and can't forget the summertime essentials, a DJ playing some tunes and yard games 😎

Get all the details and the link to register here - - https://www.life-source.org/events/strides-for-second-chances/

Corporal Jacob Douglas Robert Brandon served his country for four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. After a fatal motorcycle accident, he committed one final act of service that healed over 130 Americans in need. Through eye and tissue donation, Corporal Brandon’s final act was a lifesaving one.

We are honored to share this story written by Corporal Brandon’s mother, Marie, in honor of Corporal Brandon’s legacy of service. Marie wasn’t surprised to learn her son was a registered organ, eye and tissue donor - his foresight had already surprised her once when, at 17 years old, he presented her and his father with a packet of information to support his decision to join the Marines. His dedication to his country and his fellow Americans never faltered.

Now an ambassador for OneLegacy, Marie tells Brandon’s story of hope and selflessness to encourage families to consider organ, eye and tissue donation so that more lives can be saved by heroes like Brandon. Organizations like OneLegacy work each day to make sure that the families of organ donor heroes are never forgotten and always supported.

We thank Corporal Brandon and Marie for all they’ve given our country, in life and beyond. Learn more about Corporal Brandon, his lifetime of service and his mother’s continued mission in Stars and Stripes:

‘Here for a good time, not a long time’ I wasn’t surprised to learn Jacob was a registered organ donor. He was the first to offer help to anyone.

Age is a very common reason people choose not to register themselves as an organ donor. The truth is, that people of any age are eligible!

Back in February, at 100 years old, Dale "Duffy" Steele of Nebraska became the country's oldest organ donor, his gift of a liver allowing his generous legacy to live on. Last month in Pennsylvania, Peggy Fields donated her liver upon her passing at 97, giving life to a woman in Florida.

Don't rule yourself out 🧡💙