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| Steve & Rita |
Hello friends! I'm sorry we were not able to join you for
the 40th anniversary reunion. From what I've heard, and seen in online photos, it was a wonderful event.
The reunion committee deserves a standing ovation and our heartfelt appreciation for a job very well done. The picture
of a stack of Rutts' rippers had my mouth watering... and my stomach growling.
On a more serious note, and as I wrote for the reunion directory, I encourage everyone to make a
commitment to organ and tissue donorship. Every day a couple dozen people on organ transplant waiting lists die.
At the same time, thousands of people pass away taking with them viable organs that could save lives and significantly
enhance others' quality of life. Heaven knows their organs are not needed there.
The websites linked from this page have information to help you make an informed decision for yourself
and join the too slowly, but increasing numbers of people committed to organ donorship. There is no more precious
gift one human being can give another than the gift of life.
I wish your a happy, healthy New Year.
Steve
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Share Your Life
Donate
Life America is a not-for-profit alliance of national organizations and local coalitions across the United States dedicated
to inspiring all people to save and enhance lives through organ, eye and tissue donation.
Gift of Life Donor
Gift of Life Donor Program, the
non-profit agency serving the eastern half of Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is responsible for recovering and distributing organs and tissues used in life-saving
and life-enhancing transplants. Gift of Life is part of the nationwide organ and tissue sharing network run by the United
Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, August 24, 2007 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been ranked
the best hospital for children for the fifth consecutive year by U.S.News & World Report. A detailed ranking of
the finest pediatric facilities in the United States is published in the publication's first stand-alone "America's Best Children's
Hospitals" issue.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was also named the number one children's hospital four consecutive times by a
comprehensive data-based study conducted by Child magazine. In 2004, Children's Hospital was also awarded Magnet status, the
nursing profession's highest national recognition by the American Nursing Credentialing Center.
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Rachel's Place
Rachel's Place was originally
published so our family and friends could see recent photos of Rachel during her 70 days spent as #1 on
an organ transplant list in the Intensive Care Unit at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rachel's Place has been
maintained since her life-saving February 2001 bilateral lung transplant so people can continue to follow
her miracle. It is also a place linking visitors to information that can help
them make an informed decision regarding organ donorship.
Make A Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human
experience with hope, strength and joy.
Web page launched 12/2/07
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