Since then , Andrea’s dad, Jim has been a tireless promoter of organ donation awareness. He has a great program that lines up with drivers ed that tells folks about the importance of signing their donor intent lines on their drivers license. Diane, Gabe and I went with Jim once to the drivers ed class at MMU.. then I went one more time at Essex. Jim does a great job with the drivers ed kids ,, for such a touch topic, Jim makes the presentation very upbeat. He talks about Andrea, of course.. then he holds up a soda bottle and makes the analogy of recycling.. The really powerful thing Jim does is to take organ recipients with him to talk about the very positive difference that organ donation can make in the world. Jim rode on the ‘Donate Life’ float in the Rose Bowl in 2009 in Andrea’s memory..
These memorial stones are out on the ports fields at the school . I look at them often.. They’re about 10 feet apart.. I really like the message between the two stones.. Organ donation really is about sharing. .
The game itself was nice, too.. it was the current varsity soccer team vs. all alumni.. the alums won 3 to 2.. and everyone had a good time..
ok.. we’re going out now.. more tomorrow.
nite all, nite sam
-me