Lifebanc Holds Pinwheel Ceremony And Dedicates Its New Legacy Tree

On a beautiful July afternoon, Lifebanc welcomed around 50 supporters and staff to its Cleveland office for a pinwheel ceremony and dedication of its new Legacy Tree. The Legacy Tree features leaves and butterflies that signify generous contributions to the organization’s eight by fifty campaign. The office’s front lawn featured 929 blue and green pinwheels. One for each hero who gave the gift of life in 2017 in Lifebanc’s service area.

The ceremony also featured remarks from Lifebanc CEO Gordon Bowen and Chief Clinical Office Heather Mekesa, the raising of the Donate Life flag and several moments for reflection and celebration of those who have been touched by the miracle of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

To learn more about how the eight by fifty campaign helps Lifebanc save and heal more lives through organ, eye and tissue donation, please click here.

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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Frank

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

Jacques

Grateful to the stranger that saved his life. See Jacques's Story
Nancy

Nancy

Feeling blessed and honoring her mom with a new passion. See Nancy'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.