Volume 6
Number of organ donors in Wisconsin in 2009: 342. Number of donors served by UW OPO: 229
Number of friends Dottie Donor Dot has on Facebook: 720 | Visit Dottie's Facebook page to see photos of Dottie in action and become her friend
Number of members on Team Wisconsin for the Transplant Games: 646
Number of volunteers who will donate time to help make the Transplant Games a success: More than 1,200
Number of UW patients and donor family members who completed the "I'll share my story with the Media" survey: 102
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Welcome!
One discussion, one family and one organ donor at a time. This messaging causes a ripple effect that changes Wisconsin and the world beyond our state's borders. Welcome to The Ripple Effect, an e-newsletter that brings you the latest news and information related to organ donation.
Countdown to the Transplant Games
More than 7,500 transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, transplant professionals, families and friends are preparing to converge on Madison for the National Kidney Foundation U.S. Transplant Games July 30 to Aug. 4. Among the competitors will be Jan Jankowski, who started attending the event in 1992. Read more
Ziehr Right at Home for Transplant Games
Ben Ziehr, who received a kidney transplant at age 7, is excited for the U.S. Transplant Games to be held in his home state. In addition to running in several events, the Greenville native will compete in racquetball, volleyball and ballroom dancing, an exhibition competition this year. Watch Ben's story
Meet the UW OPO Community Team
The nationally recognized University of Wisconsin Organ Procurement Organization includes a six-member Community Team, which works to increase awareness about organ donation and the number of registered donors. Read more
Ten Years Later, Kelly's Ripple Continues
Kelly Nachreiner's decision to be an organ donor directly saved three people's lives. But that one kind act by the teenager turned into a law that has led to countless more life-saving organ transplants. Her family and dignitaries recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Kelly's Bill. Read more (with video)
Registry Update: Yes I Will
In the three months since the online registry was launched at YesIWillWisconsin.com, more than 16,000 Wisconsin residents have signed up to become potential organ donors. Read more
Learn More
- Make Plans to Attend Forward Focus
- Sign Up to Join the Fun at the David Duranceau Memorial Golf Event on Aug. 13 at Thornberry Creek Golf Club in Green Bay.
- Don’t Miss Registration for the Hailey Rath Memorial Run/Walk on Aug. 21 in Beloit.
- More Event Announcements
- Are you interested in sharing your donation or transplant story? Take the "I'll Share My Story with the Media" Survey