TRANSPLANT NEWS

July, 2012 email: transplant@neo.rr.com

Akron-Canton Transplant Recipients 2012 Meeting updates

Our next meeting will be July 17th at North Canton Medical Foundation Education Building A 6046 Whipple Ave. N.W.,North Canton 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.

office: http://www.ohio.com/news/topstories/uh-expands-pre-op-transplantservices-in-summit-county-1.295122. Erin described the operations at the Education and Evaluation center. Kidney transplant candidates receive the most complete local treatment with financial counseling, educational classes, social services and preliminary health screening provided. Kidney candidates also meet with a Nephrologist and Surgeon in Akron. Liver, heart and lung candidates receive initial consultations at the Akron facility, with the remainder of the evaluation process completed in Cleveland at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. The actual transplant and follow up care will take place at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland. The Akron office is open 8 days a month with scheduling through University Hospitals Transplant Institute. We would like to thank Erin for joining us and for providing information about the UH Transplant Institute Education & Evaluation Center in Akron, OH. For more information visit www.UHhospitals.org/transplant or contact Erin Roush, MBA directly at 216-983-5152.

Meetings start at 6:30 with a pot luck meal followed by any announcements and pertinent information. Meetings end with a Round Table Discussion.

June, 2012 Meeting

Mary Fread, Pat Summers, Rosie Price, Steven Tucker, Dick Samolia, Charlie Craig, Jacqui Scolaro (and her mom) and Nancy & Walt Hinkel reviewed the plans for the August Gift of Life Walk & Run and our 25th Anniversary picnic and the results from the June 16 & 18 Hartville Flea Market. Thanks to the Goldens for all their efforts.

May, 201 2 Meeting

Erin Roush, MBA, attended the May, 2012 meeting and updated us on the new satellite Education and Evaluation Center operated by University Hospitals Case Medical Center at the Park West Medical Building at I-77 and White Pond Drive. A 4-12-12 Akron Beacon Journal article announced the opening of the 1

Hartville Flea Market Sale June 16 & 18

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Future Events

Transplant Games of America: July28-31, 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

From Dick Goddard and dogs to adopt, to a day bed and portable crib, to Coke chairs and a table, to Precious Moments and a real pop corn maker, there was something for everyone at this years Hartville Flea Market TRIO Booth. It was another record year for Akron Canton Trio. Thank you to Ray and Susan Golden and Haley for all their efforts in collecting and selling all the items. Special thanks to Hartville Marketplace for generously donating a space and allowing us to attend each year.

Lifebanc Gift of Life Walk & Run August 11, 2012 at Blossom Music Center
Akron Canton TRIO will have two teams in this years Gift of LIfe Walk & Run sponsored by TRIO members. This will be the third year for Amanda Goodwins Race for Amanda team. As a special incentive, all race participants who sign up for Amandas team BEFORE July 1 will receive an entry to win Cleveland Indians tickets for the July 8 game. To sign up for the team or to donate to Race for Amanda, go to: http://lifebanc.donorpages.com/2012GiftofLife WalkRun/RaceforAmanda/ Rosie Price and Pat Summers are organizing a new team, the Kidney Kats. To sign up for their team or to donate to Kidney Kats, go to: http://lifebanc.donorpages.com/2012GiftofLife WalkRun/RosiePrice/ Please stop at the Akron Canton TRIO table and and we can exchange war stories on the walk and run.

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To see videos of the 2011 Gift of Life Walk and Run video go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ embedded&v=OZKl4l6UptY

TRIO 25TH ANNIVERSARY and 2012 Leadership Summit

What: 2012 Leadership Summit & 25th Anniversary Dinner Celebration offering two days of educational workshops and a Friday night dinner gala When: Friday & Saturday, September 28 & 29th, 2012 Where: CORE: Center for Organ Recovery & Education, 204 Sigma Drive, RIDC Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
http://www.trioweb.org/conference.shtml

TRIO 25th Anniversary Picnic August 12, 2012

2012 is the 25th anniversary of TRIO (Transplant Recipients International Organization). We will celebrate this event at this years annual Celebration of Life Picnic. We will gather at the John Torok Community & Senior Center, 4224 Massillon Road (route 241 by the fire station and south of the new traffic circle), Green, Ohio 44232. The Picnic is from 12:00PM to 4:00PM and burgers and hot dogs will be provided by TRIO. Thank you to Vicki from Sugardale/Freshmark Meats for providing the hot dogs since 1992. Thank you for Schwebel baking for providing the hot dog buns. Everyone is welcome and please bring a covered dish for the pot luck picnic table. Please tell Mary Fread or Nancy or Walt Hinkel what you are planning to bring. Please pray for nice weather since Ray Golden spent last years picnic cooking in the rain.

Celebration of Life Party December 18,2012 A total of 56 wonderful people attended the 2011 Party. Thank you all for attending and making it a success. Ornaments were placed on the tree in memory of donors and loved ones. Robin Pelton donated some really great door prizes. Please mark the 18th 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. More details later.

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Messages from our President: Trio Leadership Summit2012 Not just fot Leaders You are invited. Join with TRIO members and guests Friday and Saturday, September 28-29 in Pittsburgh at the CORE offices. This is for both TRIO leaders and members. Registration is open NOW with applications available on the TRIO web site: www.trioweb.org Thanks to the generosity of the Philadelphia Trio chapter, we have shared copies of Mommy Can Play Again with Akron Temple Israel, the North Canton Medical Center, Heart Transactions Counseling, Cleveland University Hospital Transplant Institute and several public libraries. A copy can also be borrowed from our TRIO reference library. The book can be downloaded from: http://trioweb.org/MommyCanPlay Again.pdf You can read the book on your PC or print a copy. TRIO Transplant Presentation Library: A Major up-grade Six new titles will be shipped to your chapter. New titles include: Men are from Mars, Women from Venus: Even in Heart Transplant; Transplant Recovery Through Creative Endeavors; Safe Medical Practices with Medications; Health Screenings for the Healthy Lifestyle Long After Transplant; Good Nutrition Made Easy for Transplant Caregivers; 2012 Annual Update on Transplant Technology; Transplant Finances. Philadelphia Chapter new web address:
http://triophiladelphia.wordpress.com/

Jim Gleason
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TRIO President Heart transplant recipient, Oct 19th, 1994 web site: gleasonjim.wordpress.com

About Transplant Recipients International Organization

Website: www.trioweb.org Education We provide current information (with respect to developments in organ and tissue donation, transplantation, medications, social issues, and finances) to transplant candidates, recipients and their families, donors and donor families about initiatives and protocols in the field of transplantation.

TRIOs MISSION
TRIO is a non-profit organization improving the quality of lives touched by the the miracle of transplantation through support, advocacy, education and awareness. Support We provide support to transplant candidates, recipients and their families, donors and donor families to help alleviate the stresses and problems associated with the process. Advocacy We make the concerns and needs that affect the welfare of transplant candidates, recipients, and donor families known to federal government bodies. We also effectively communicate the views of transplant candidates, recipients and their families, donors and donor families to the general public.

Awareness We promote organ and tissue donation as an important social responsibility. We develop and support mechanisms to improve the availability of organs and tissues on an equitable basis to meet the need of transplant candidates.

Editor: Nancy & Walt Hinkel 330-497-7815

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Secretary: Mary Fread Akron-Canton TRIO 1529 19th St NE Canton, Oh 44714-2105 Phone: 330-453-8214 transplant@neo.rr.com

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