Join the picnic August 18

The Cedar Rapids Transplant Support Group is having its annual picnic August 18. Dan extends an invitation to all Team Iowa Members.

"It would be nice if some Team Iowa members could attend. We miss you guys," he says. "We ask that everyone bring something," Dan says. Please let Dan or Noelle know what you are bringing.

The picnic will start at 4:00 at Thomas Park.

Directions: Thomas Park is in Marion, North East of Cedar Rapids. East of I-380. Take the Hwy 100, Collins Road NE exit, follow Collins Road East then 151 North. OR take the Blairs Ferry Rd. exit East toward the junction with 151, and turn right (South) on 151. The park address is 335 Marion Boulevard. Get a Yahoo Map to the Park.

Dan: (319)377-1674
Noelle: (319}202-5759

Kim's transplant story featured in UNOS newsletter

"My transplant story just made the UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) national newsletter," reports Kim Burdakin, liver transplant recipient, Muscatine, Iowa. The article recounts her story in her own words. Kim received her liver transplant on May 7, 2000 and has become an active donation advocate in the transplant community. She was recently appointed to the OPTN/UNOS Patient Affairs Committee. She also serves as an Iowa Donor Network volunteer and participates in the U.S. Transplant Games.

"Remember organ donation saves lives," she says.

Read Kim's story