2018 Big Mike Memorial Bike Run

Michael Todd Kerr was the kind of person who would walk into a room and it would light up with love. Michael was 6’8” and lovingly known as “Big Mike” by family and friends. He was fun loving, charming, funny, caring and understanding. He valued a lot in life but family and living life to its fullest were his main goals.

Ten years ago, on July 27, 2008, Mike became an organ donor and continued to help people even in his death by donating his heart, liver, and both kidneys.

The “Big Mike’s Memorial Bike Run” is held each summer to honor his memory, his legacy of life and to support Lifebanc. The event was held Sunday, July 22nd and had a fantastic turn out with three recipients of Mike’s gifts in attendance to help celebrate the hero.

Watch a video recap of the event provided by Fox8 News.

A heartfelt thank you to those who supported the event, rode in the run and to the Kerr family for your dedication to Mike’s Legacy of Life.

Stories

The stories of our donor and recipient families are powerful, moving celebrations of life, hope, and love that get to the heart of why we do what we do, and the difference we can all make. Lifebanc believes that anyone can be a hero – and we see it every day in the generous decisions of people and families who choose and support organ and tissue donation. We’d like you to meet some of these heroes, and some of the Northeast Ohio neighbors they are helping.

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Michael

Michael was destined to be a superstar. See Michael's Story
Roy Allen

Roy Allen

Patiently waiting for the gift of a kidney to save his life. See Roy Allen's Story

Frank

Faithfully, humbly and patiently waiting. See Frank's Story

Our mission is to heal & save lives, and despite the circumstances, our team continues to make every effort to ensure fulfillment of our mission.

All donation and transplantation work will continue as usual.

Programming, in-person meetings and external events are on-hold until further notice.

We are closely monitoring the situation and will deliver updates via social media, our website, and email communications as things progress.

Thank you for your continued support of Lifebanc and our community.