In June of 2009, as a way to honor the memory of his son who was killed in a tragic accident in 2003, Michigan firefighter Harry Damon (and Air Force sergeant, Nicole Lanstrum!) became an altruistic kidney donor, launching a chain reaction that matched six patients with new kidneys, freeing them from dialysis. Harry and Nicole’s generous gifts helped initiate similar chains at other transplant centers, and as a result the lives of many others will be restored.
Read more on the Nick Damon Transplant Chain here:
http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/two-altruistic-donors-launch-rare-94189.aspx
View a video on the Nick Damon Transplant Chain here:
http://streaming.uclahealth.org/kidneyexchange-br/
Nick’s Story
Six years ago on a snowy February day, at the age of 23, Nick Damon was killed in a tragic snowmobile accident. While his sudden passing left family and friends devastated, we choose to remember him for the life he lived and the vibrancy he brought to the world. Nick was many things to many people: a son, a brother, a friend, a confidant, a photographer, a student, an aspiring physician assistant, a writer, a music lover, an avid reader and so much more.
Walk in Honor of a Hero
November 1, 2009 we will walk in honor of Nick’s father, Harry, an everyday hero who used an unimaginable tragedy in his life as a catalyst to help a complete stranger by selflessly giving of himself.
With more then 92,000 Americans awaiting organs, just one random act of generosity has the power to touch and heal the lives of so many.
It only takes one smile to offer welcome
...and blessed be the person who will share it.
It only takes one moment to be helpful
...and blessed be the person who will spare it.
It only takes one joy to lift a spirit
...and blessed be the person who will give it.
It only takes one life to make a difference
...and blessed be the person who will live it.
Help Us Get Moving…Donate!
Your sponsorship will help us reach our fundraising goal! This walk is an exciting opportunity for us to work together to help people understand the power of altruistic living donations and give thanks to all those who have given – quite literally – of themselves to help restore the lives of others.
Please support The Nick Damon Transplant Chain team by visiting http://walk.kidney.org/goto/amy and clicking the “Sponsor Me” button on the page to pledge your donation today. No amount is too great or small.
