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Legacy of Life Luncheon - April 29, 2010

Friday, April 30, 2010

Legacy of Life Luncheon 2010 – An Event to Remember

The third annual Legacy of Life luncheon, held on April 29^th was a huge success for LifeBanc. A record number of individuals and corporate sponsors attended the event and learned the real importance behind organ and tissue donation, saving and healing lives.

The featured key note speaker, Olympic medalist and Snowboarding Champion, Chris Klug. Chris shared his experience of a life-threatening diagnosis to a life-saving transplant and his climb to snowboarding glory and a Bronze Medal. Chris's appearance was sponsored by Astellas Pharm, USA.

The Legacy of Life award honors those dedicated to educating the public about organ and tissue donation and promoting the individual designation to save and heal lives. The 2010 Legacy of Life award was present by last year’s winner, Mervyn Jones, son of the late Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones.

Newschannel 5 sports reporter Andy Baskin and his sister-in-law, Beth Baskin were this year’s recipients’ of the Legacy of Life award. Andy and Beth accepted the award in honor of Andy’s brother and Beth’s husband Bruce Baskin. Bruce, who fought cystic fibrosis most of his life received a lung transplant that extended his life. Watch the Newschannel 5 coverage now.

Thank you for your support to our sponsors:

Astellas
The Cleveland Clinic
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Cleveland Eye Bank
Geis Companies
Genentech
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
PMC project management consultants
Franz Ward
Humility of Mary Health Partners St. Elizabeth Health Center
Jan Jones and Dr. Sheldon Artz
Karen Skunta & Company
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medical Service Company
SS&G
The Alpha Group
Walter & Haverfield LLP
Kent State University, Department of Social Policy

The 2010 Committee

Michael Malley, Chair
Angelique Sunagel
Kasey Greer
Shelly Artz, MD
Jan Jones
Thom Greer
Donna Luebke
Colleen Murnane
Dan Towarnicke
Phil Janki