Here is another article that came as a result of Donate Life Northwest's "Hood to Coast" PR blitz. I can't say enough how HONORED I am to be part of the Transplant Trotter team! Running is a passion of mine. Promoting organ donation is a passion of mine. Having an opportunity to combine running and organ donor awareness is like GOLD to me.
I've talked to so many people about the risks of becoming a living organ donor - I love to tell people that I am an even more dedicated runner post donation. It's so fulfilling to let people know that you don't have to sacrifice your passions to donate an organ -in fact for me it was quite the opposite situation. The entire process helped me prioritize my life and put even more attention to running. Plus - I was able to meet the founder of Hood to Coast this summer and I treasure the stories we shared about the very first Hood to Coast races. Most people think about the Hood to Coast as some crazy running experience, but Bob tells of stories of people, ordinary people doing great things (like running 200 miles!) Isn't that really what life is all about?
Anyways - here is the story that highlights Hood to Coast 2011 and my organ donation story: Transplant Trotters have cause to savor Hood to Coast
