< November 2012 >

Come enjoy a shortstack for a tall cause. The Berks County Coalition on Donation is hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee's in Reading, PA on Saturday, November 3 from 8 to 10 am.

Tickets are $7 for adults, $4.50 for children.

Caregiver Lifeline Program Outreach Seminars

Easy Steps to Better Nutrition

Being a transplant caregiver is not easy, to maintain good health the caregiver must eat right and exercise to ensure they stay well to be a caregiver to the transplant patient. Topics discussed will be how stress, time and money can cause a transplant caregiver to not take care of their body, and easy ways to overcome those issues.

For more information please reach out to Talia.

Caregiver Lifeline Program Outreach Seminars

Easy Steps to Better Nutrition

Being a transplant caregiver is not easy, to maintain good health the caregiver must eat right and exercise to ensure they stay well to be a caregiver to the transplant patient. Topics discussed will be how stress, time and money can cause a transplant caregiver to not take care of their body, and easy ways to overcome those issues.

For more information please reach out to Talia.

National Donor Sabbath, observed annually in November, seeks to educate faith-based communities about the need for organ, eye and tissue donors.

This national initiative partners with faith leaders, houses of worship, and faith-based organizations to educate its congregations about the critical need for donors and to dispel myths and discuss religious beliefs about the donation process.

To learn more about the weekend and order free materials, please click here.

Caregiver Lifeline Program Outreach Seminars

Easy Steps to Better Nutrition

Being a transplant caregiver is not easy, to maintain good health the caregiver must eat right and exercise to ensure they stay well to be a caregiver to the transplant patient. Topics discussed will be how stress, time and money can cause a transplant caregiver to not take care of their body, and easy ways to overcome those issues.

For more information please reach out to Jamie Koslosky at JKoslosky@donors1.org

Come out Saturday morning to honor Ally's memory and support a great cause!

All breakfast proceeds will benefit the Gift of Life Family House and there will also be a blood drive to help highlight the importance of blood and organ donation. Those who give blood in the morning will receive a free breakfast!

Attention Runners – are you running in the 2012 Philadelphia Marathon? Consider joining TEAM Family House for this year's marathon and support transplant families with each stride.

We are proud to announce that Gift of Life Family House is a charity partner of the 2012 Philadelphia Marathon. TEAM Family House has limited spots available for the marathon, please reserve yours today. Email Sara Cohen at scohen@giftoflifefamilyhouse.org for more information.

Marathon Race Spots: $100 each
Fundraising (Minimum): $700 per runner

For official marathon information please visit www.PhiladelphiaMarathon.com

"Serving the transplant community through Music and the Arts"

Join us for an entire day of live music - on two stages at Rho Waterfront (formerly Kat Man Du) - to promote organ donor awareness and raise money for the Family House!

Click here for more information!

Papa Carl's 8th Annual Jam for Life Flyer - 166.9KB Papa Carl's 8th Annual Jam for Life - November 18, 2012; Noon - 6PM

The members of the Lovely household have been touched by organ donation and want to give back to the community that saved their family!

From Thanksgiving to the New Year, you can see the Lovely family's amazing Christmas light show, Christmas Around the World. For more information about the holiday light show and the Lovely family, click here!