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PORT ST. LUCIE — April is National Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. In support of this initiative, the St. Lucie Mets hosted their third annual "Make the Save, Save a Life" home game, honoring 35 donor families.
Prior to the game, family members of donors participated in a poignant flag-raising ceremony for Donate Life.Then, the St. Lucie Mets partnered with Legacy Donor Services Foundation to pay tribute to these families with a heartfelt ceremony on the field, featuring a special message and images of their loved ones displayed on the jumbotron.
Miss Florida, Casana Fink, who has become a passionate advocate for organ donation following her father's liver transplant, had the honor of throwing the first pitch. Also present was Gabe, a young boy who previously threw the first pitch last year and has since received a heart transplant himself.
The St. Lucie Mets wore jerseys in honor of donor heroes, which were auctioned off. Proceeds from the auction will support educational scholarships for students impacted by financial hardship due to the loss of a family member who was a donor.
Organ donation is a critical issue that often goes unaddressed, with 17 people dying each day while waiting for a life-saving transplant. One donor has the potential to save eight lives, restore sight to two individuals, and assist in healing 75 others through tissue donation.
What a beautiful way for our local St. Lucie Mets to help spread awareness about this important cause. To register as a donor or to learn more, visit www.donatelifeflorida.org and share your decision.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: 'Make the Save, Save a Life' home game honors 35 organ donor families
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Prior to the game, family members of donors participated in a poignant flag-raising ceremony for Donate Life.Then, the St. Lucie Mets partnered with Legacy Donor Services Foundation to pay tribute to these families with a heartfelt ceremony on the field, featuring a special message and images of their loved ones displayed on the jumbotron.
Miss Florida, Casana Fink, who has become a passionate advocate for organ donation following her father's liver transplant, had the honor of throwing the first pitch. Also present was Gabe, a young boy who previously threw the first pitch last year and has since received a heart transplant himself.
The St. Lucie Mets wore jerseys in honor of donor heroes, which were auctioned off. Proceeds from the auction will support educational scholarships for students impacted by financial hardship due to the loss of a family member who was a donor.
Organ donation is a critical issue that often goes unaddressed, with 17 people dying each day while waiting for a life-saving transplant. One donor has the potential to save eight lives, restore sight to two individuals, and assist in healing 75 others through tissue donation.
What a beautiful way for our local St. Lucie Mets to help spread awareness about this important cause. To register as a donor or to learn more, visit www.donatelifeflorida.org and share your decision.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: 'Make the Save, Save a Life' home game honors 35 organ donor families
Continue reading...
