21 years ago today a baby boy died

[Princesskeyblade]

All my thoughts and prayers are with Laura

 

[PhotobearSam]

Mr. Charles Hubbard (Miramichi, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, this week has been declared National Organ and Tissue Awareness Week. We are told that more than 4,000 Canadians are currently awaiting transplants hoping for a call that a match has been made for their medical need.

In January George Marcello, whose own life was spared with a liver transplant, visited the Miramichi area on a 769 day walk across Canada to acknowledge his gift and raise awareness of the need for all of us to consider the importance of signing a donor card.

Last December two young Miramichi men, Jeff Matchett and Yannick DeGrace, were involved in an auto accident on the highway between Edmunston and Rivière-du-Loup. Mr. Matchett died at the scene and Mr. DeGrace the following day of his serious head injuries.

Yannick's family made the courageous decision to donate his organs, and to date six people have benefited. The DeGrace family who lost their son, a competitive athlete who played in the professional hockey league of the Philadelphia Flyers organization, can take solace in the fact that six Canadians have received a new lease on life because they signed an organ donor card.

Canada has highly skilled surgeons and some of the finest transplant technology in the world. Yet we have one of the lowest donation rates in the western world.

I urge all Canadians to consider the significance of signing an organ donor card.

I knew this young man...He was handsome, successful, athletic and kind. He was a gem. His death saved others...I am now a organ donor...

 

[TruBlu]

Hooray!!!!!

Tigg (Laura) is back on the American Idol Thread stirring the pot...

I hope this means she is doing better!!!!!

We LOVE her over there. (We just don't agree with her. )

 

[Maleficent13]

Good thoughts.

 

[rabx5]

God bless you all. I will keep her in my prayers.

 

[Liz]

Thanks to those who shared wonderful stories and for sending good thoughts and prayers our way.

Just updated our OP.

 

[gate_pourri]

I will say some prayers that the "adult" hospital will have answers for you...

 

[Nancy]

Thanks for the update...tell Laura that her AI buddies wish her all the best...even if she did like the wrong David. (just kidding!)

 

[Robinrs]

Thanks for update on "our" little girl.... Hugs to you all and I know everything will be fine!!

 

[Mean Queen]

Let Laura know our thoughts are with her. I hope the adult doctors have the answer.

 

[TruBlu]

Liz,
Let's all celebrate with Laura... no more biopsies! And, let's all pray for a better way to monitor her. Hopefully the adult program can give you some answers. Please give Laura a big hug from me!!!

-Tracey

 

[Liz]

bump

 

[binny]

still praying here.

 

[xoprincessmomxo]

Oh, I am sitting here crying now! I just found this thread (I did read one of your previous TRs) and it is so beautifuly written. I will keep your family in my prayers!

 

[Nancy]

Laura and the whole family are in my thoughts. You have to tell her that I heard David A's song on the radio a few days ago..not too bad.

 

[safetymom]

Prayers on the way for your daughter.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

I only have read your initial post and updates... such a touching, moving story you have.. Tears are in my eyes...and I had to share it with several of my friends via email...
Best wishes to you and your daughter!!!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Laura, as always, Liz, remains in my prayers. 's

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

I thought of your daughter whn my mom passed away a few weeks ago and hopefully someone now has the gift of sight. She wasn't able to donate anything else, but at least she could help in someway.

You beautiful daughter is in my thoughts and prayers.

Suzanne

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Prayers and good wishes sent your way...