Organ, eye, and tissue donation has the power to create a ripple effect. Big or small, this ripple extends out from the donor and recipient to far beyond in every direction – their families, friends, neighbors, acquaintances, and strangers. Donation can create an impact that we would never expect or could ever replicate. It is unique to each and every person that it touches. A CONNECTION CLOSE TO HOME Austin (brother) and Mary Reuland (mother) look at a picture of Konrad Reul

Marlowe Taylor has worked at the Baltimore City MVA for 11 years, during which time he has seen thousands of Donate Life brochures, sat in dozens of presentations about organ donation, and asked countless times: “Would you like to register to be a donor today? ” But it wasn’t until he learned his wife was in need of a liver transplant that the importance of donation and transplantation really hit home. Marlowe, the Maintenance Chief, and his wife, Melva, discovered in 2016 th

This slideshow requires JavaScript. On October 25th, we hosted The LLF’s Community Recognition and Engagement Event. This biennial event recognizes community members who go above and beyond to support organ, eye, and tissue donation. This year’s attendees included medical staff, media, faith-based leaders, workplace partners, volunteer Donate Life Ambassadors, local government and community leaders, donor families, recipients, and others. Throughout the event, attendees learn

The Donate Life Family Fun Run is a few months away! Are you registered? If not, what are you waiting for? Here are the top 10 reasons to stop procrastinating. 1. It gets you moving! Baltimore, Maryland – September 09, 2017: The 2017 Living Legacy Foundation’s Donate Life Family Fun Run at the Camden Yards Sports Complex in Baltimore, Md., Saturday September 9, 2017. CREDIT: Matt Roth Whether you haven’t worked out in a while or you want a new fitness challenge, our 5K course

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Liz Arango – Howshall shares her story of hope to educate and inspire her community. Liz Arango-Howshall loves life and seizes each moment of every day. A visual artist and owner of an art supply store, she splits her time between teaching classes, working at a local community college, and caring for Shelby—her beloved dog. But in July of 2016, Liz’s vibrant life was threatened when she slipped and fell down a set of stairs. Liz’s injuries

This slideshow requires JavaScript. On the brisk morning of September 9th 2017, people from all across Maryland and beyond gathered at the Camden Yards Sports Complex for the 9th Annual Donate Life Family Fun Run. Donor families, transplant recipients, living donors, and supporters laced up their sneakers to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation. The Donate Life Family Fun Run celebrates the lives of donors and transplant recipients, supports those currently on

This slideshow requires JavaScript. All across America, hospitals celebrate Donate Life Month with a flag raising. The raising of the Donate Life flag honors all those whose lives have been affected by organ, eye, and tissue donation. The University of Maryland Medical Center held a flag raising on April 4th, 2017. Speakers included Katherine Badders, a donor mom; Ralph Davis, a transplant recipient; and oThe LLF’s CEO, Charlie Alexander. All around the event area, blue and g

This slideshow requires JavaScript. In April 2017, donor families, recipients, and supporters gathered at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) to unveil the new donor memorial wall. The Tree of Life Donor Memorial Wall, a project by The Living Legacy Foundation and GBMC, was dedicated to commemorate the lives of organ, eye, and tissue donors and their families. Speakers included recipients James Hillman, who needed tissue to recover from severe burns, and Olivia Jones,