We are fortunate to have had a chance to share Bob's story on a much larger scale recently, thanks to a serendipitous (?) opportunity stemming from our new extended family: daughter Leslie's new sister-in-law worked for a company that does publicity and promotions for a drug company that manufactures a major drug used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs. She knew the company was working in partnership with Donate Life America, to create a museum-quality exhibit celebrating transplantation and the heroics that make it possible, and so asked if we were willing to participate. Of course we were glad to help with publicity for this very important cause. A photographer came to our home in April for our "photo shoot", and the resulting pictures, complete with several quotes from Bob, were first displayed at the 2009 Transplant Expo for health care professionals in Boston the end of May 2009. The main goal of this exhibit is to raise awareness of transplantation and to inspire and motivate visitors to sign up to become organ donors. The first area of the exhibit will feature stories of life on the waiting list. The purpose of the exhibit was to introduce visitors to the need for action by helping them connect with people who are, or have been, through the uncertainty surrounding the transplant waiting list.
Cherie / Cheryl
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