Lifebanc's 2012 Gift of Life Walk & Run

This year's Lifebanc Gift of Life Walk & Run took place on August 11, 2012 at Blossom Music Center.  Akron Canton TRIO had two teams sponsored by TRIO members in this year's Walk & Run.

Team Race for Amanda

This year was extra special for our team because not only is my family a recipient family because of my 8/31/10 liver transplant, but with my uncle's tragic death less than a week prior to this year's event, we became a donor family as well. We were able to walk in honor of my donor and in honor of my uncle and all the lives he saved and healed by being an organ and tissue donor.   We had a large team and many people who could not attend mailed in generous checks - we were so grateful.  Thank you to my teammates and sponsors for their participation and support.  - Amanda Goodwin  

Team Kidney Kats

We’re glad to report that team "Kidney Kats" had a phenomenal inaugural year!  We set a rather lofty goal of $1,000.00.  Thanks to the generosity of some very wonderful donors, we were able to double it!  Wow!!!!  The day of the walk dawned cool and rainy, quite unexpected since our summer has been unusually hot and dry, but that didn't dampen the spirits of this team!  Our fourteen member team consisted of Jacqui Scolaro and her two granddaughters, Morgan & Victoria, Jacqui's mom, Hailey Golden, Mary Fread, Holley Karamas, Sandra and Dave Tipton, Jo Price, Toni Price, Melva Strong, and Pat Summers and Rosie Price - team captains.  We made a strong debut in this event, but wait till next year!  We have bigger and better things planned!  This event is always a very positive and moving event for all those who participate.  We’re glad that we were able to get some new people to become a part of this experience.  - Rosie Price and Pat Summers

Lifebanc Gift of Life Walk & Run: August 11, 2012

On August 11, 2012, Akron Canton TRIO will have two teams sponsored by members in this year's Lifebanc Gift of Life Walk & Run at Blossom Music Center

This will be the third year for Amanda Goodwin’s Race for Amanda team.

As a special incentive, all race participants who sign up early enough, we will be making Team Race for Amanda tshirts in addition to the complementary Lifebanc tshirts!!  To sign up for the team or to donate to Race for Amanda, go to: http://lifebanc.donorpages.com/2012GiftofLifeWalkRun/RaceforAmanda/ Amanda has a detailed page on her blog here.

Rosie Price and Pat Summers are organizing a new team this year, the Kidney Kats.  To sign up for their team or donate, go to: http://lifebanc.donorpages.com/2012GiftofLifeWalkRun/RosiePrice/

No matter whose team you join, stop by the Akron Canton TRIO table during the event to catch up with us and share your story!  Hope to see you there!!

Team Race for Amanda, 2011

Upcoming Events

Please mark your calendar for these great upcoming events with your fellow TRIO members! We have so much fun at all of these events, and everyone within our group is great and so welcoming. Please, come join us!

Organ Donor Sabbath: Friday, April 20th at 7:30pm

Temple Israel: 133 Merriman Road Akron, Ohio 44303 Phone: 330-762-8617 Rabbi Robert Feinberg. Sponsored by the Bernard Wise Family to honor organ donors and recipients and is in memory of Bernie Wise.

After services they have what is called an “Oneg Shabbat”. Refreshments are served at that time. This gives people a chance to talk one on one and become more informed on transplantation and the need for donors. We hope many more TRIO members, families and friends will attend this third annual Organ Donor Sabbath. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend this important event.

Hartville Flea Market Sale: June (date TBA)

Ray Golden always picks the dates in June when a Celebrity will be present. Please notify friends and family to keep in mind useful things to donate to the sale. Please no clothing, shoes or boots. Only items in near-new or quality condition can be accepted. Contact Ray or Susan Golden at 330-699-0862 if you have any questions. The sale can only be a success if enough items are donated.

Transplant Games of America: July 28-31, 2012

Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan

For more information, please visit Transplant Games of America or contact Eric Engelbarts at the West Michigan Sports Commission at eengelbarts@westmisports.com

Annual Celebration of Life Picnic

Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:00 - 4:00pm

John Torok Community Center 4224 Massillon Road, Green, OH

We have reserved the air-conditioned building and the pavilion. They have added a Veteran’s Memorial with flags, an eternal flame and engraved bricks by the walking path. There is also a playground for children. Sugardale supplies us with free hot dogs and Schwebel’s with the buns. Ray Golden did an excellent job grilling hot dogs and hamburgers last year... finishing in the rain! We compile a list of foods each member selects to bring. Please plan to come, enjoy good food and good company.

Lifebanc Celebration of Life Walk & Run, August 2012, Blossom (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) Details TBA ... Join Team Race for Amanda and walk or run to raise awareness for organ donation and to promote LifeBanc's critical endeavors. More information to follow.

TRIO 25TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR CELEBRATION September 28th/29th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Please set aside those dates and join with TRIO members from around the country. See the TRIO web site at TRIO Web and Lifelines mailings for the current conference details. I received beautiful green and gold 25th Anniversary stickers that I will have available for you at the February 21st meeting. If you cannot attend our meeting, please let me know how many you would like and I will send them to you.

Celebration of Life Party, December 18, 2012

North Canton Medical Foundation (normal location of meetings), Building A - Auditorium 6:30 - 9:00pm

Please mark this on your calendar and plan to attend. We are required to have a minimum of 50 in order to reserve the auditorium for 2013. Set-up time will be at 5:00pm for volunteers help to get ready for our 6:30 dinner. Dianna Phillips of Lifebanc has agreed to be our first speaker at 7:00pm. More details later.

2010 LifeBanc Gift of Life Walk & Run

On Saturday, June 14, some of the AC-TRIO members gathered at Blossom Music Center for the 12th Annual LifeBanc Gift of Life Walk & Run!

Not only did we have a few AC-TRIO members "manning" an information table, but a few members decided to join newest AC-TRIO member Amanda's friends and family as a team for the walk.

Here's a photo of the entire "Race for Amanda" team. If you're not aware, Amanda is on the waiting list for a new liver, and you can see her blog here. More photos will be on her personal blog as the week goes on. Her team, in total, raised $1345, and the TRIO information table was able to spread the word about our great support organization. It was a wonderful day in celebration of life, giving, and the human spirit.