Hosting 'Ohana; 'Ulalena; Organ Donation


We have 'ohana in town so probably no more updates until Friday.

FYI, we saw 'Ulelana in Lahaina finally, after hearing rave reviews about it for years (you know how sometimes you only do things when you have family in town) and it is great, highly recommended.

I also want to note today that September 8, 2001 is the day that Kekula and I got the call from the transplant team at St. Francis telling us that because some stranger had chosen to be an organ donor, Kekula was going to get a chance at life. Her name was Marilyn Santana (we would find out later). And that night, she gave Kekula her liver. She gave the gift of life. To Marilyn—and her family who supported her decision— I owe the profound gratitude of having Kekula with me still today. So I want to take a moment today to remind everyone reading this to support organ donation. Find out how to become an organ and tissue donor. Make sure you list organ donor on your driver's license when you have it renewed. Most importantly, talk to your 'ohana about it, and let them know what your wishes are so that they will understand your decision and support it. (You can also download a family notification form here.) Mahalo.


Posted: Thu - September 8, 2005 at 12:11 AM    
   
 
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