Gift of Life Story: Andrew Johnson - Organ Donor. Volume 13, Issue 6 ~ Nov. - Dec., Just Imagine One More Day.

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1 Volume 13, Issue 6 ~ Nov. - Dec., 2011 Published six times per year for KY Circuit Court Clerks, Deputies and Friends of Organ and Tissue Donation Just Imagine One More Day. On January 2, as you are packing up holiday decorations, please take a moment to watch the Rose Parade for the Donate Life float. The theme of the entire parade is Just Imagine. Through their life-changing experiences, the families of organ and tissue donors, living donors, and recipients of life-saving transplants know intimately the preciousness of time. The Donate Life float invites everyone to imagine...one More Day to remember a loved one, celebrate life, keep hope alive, and make a difference to others. Each year, the Donate Life float features floragraphs to memorialize organ, eye and tissue donors nationwide. In Kentucky, the 2012 floragraph honoree is Andrew Johnson from Marshall County with family in Barren County. Read more about Andrew in the article below. In this season of giving, let us all remember the important role we serve in giving life and precious time to families in need. By adding names to the Registry, you are giving a patient hope. You allow people to make a decision that may save a life. A decision they may not have taken the time to think about, until you asked. Thank you for your efforts. As we work to educate Kentucky about this mission, we think of those on the waiting list for a transplant. Those who imagine one more day with the ones they love. We honor donor families who also wished for one more day, but in their loss, gave another person life and another family time. The Donate Life float hopes to inspire millions to become registered organ donors to save lives. Thank you for your daily efforts to add millions of names to the Registry. Be assured that your daily work gives...one More Day to so many in need. Gift of Life Story: Andrew Johnson - Organ Donor MARSHALL/BARREN COUNTIES Andrew was an awesome young man of just eleven years a short life filled with love for everyone he knew. His eyes were crystal blue, and now they shine as stars in the night. He had a laugh that everyone wished they had, one that could make your belly hurt and a smile that could wrap around the world, his family and his teachers. A young man that, for his size, knew how to hug. Oh how he genuinely wrapped those arms around you and left a wonderful feeling that you had been hugged by him, and he meant it. His love and energy expanded into the great outdoors as he and his Dad loved to hunt turkey, deer and go fishing. Sports were another highlight in his life as he was a gifted athlete enjoying football, basketball and track. His teammates, described by others as being, forever touched and inspired. He loved spending time with family, grandparents and friends which most of the time he was the center of entertainment. Andrew was involved in an ATV accident July 2008, and five days later pronounced brain dead. As he lay lifeless in the hospital bed Andrew s Mother recalls, It was as if whispers from our angel, so profound and vivid, Save someone else Mom I CAN DO IT! The words never spoken but yet were so clear and strong to my ears. The contact was made with the Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) and the feeling of a warm blanket was placed around us. The KODA team handled every situation with extreme reverence and compassion toward our family. Dark times led to a lighted path of giving giving the ultimate gift of life. We know that Andrew is honored because, though in our tragedy and having to let him go, the outcome has spread into such a positive new form of life. Our family does have peace and comfort in knowing that a part of Andrew lives on in many. Born in the fifth month, completing fifth grade and in the end became an organ donor giving five lifesaving organs. Andrew was our champion and only child, he was truly Heaven sent. (continued page 2)

2 Spreading awareness in their community, Lawrence Circuit Clerk Jodi Parsley and her staff participated in the Lawrence County Septemberfest Parade. With the message to be an organ, eye and tissue donor, their Be an Angel float was awarded 1st Place. Encouraging residents to sign up to save lives, by joining the KY Organ Donor Registry, Powell County Circuit Clerk Darlene Drake and her staff participated in the Powell Co Parade. Riding on the beautiful Donate Life float are (L to R) Retired Circuit Clerk Patty Wells (bone marrow donor), Walter Bud Parks (bone marrow recipient ), Floyd Dean Hughes (heart recipient). Photos of Powell County donors and recipients decorated the float.. Support Organ Donation How does your office spread awareness in your community? your pictures and stories to Laurel County Circuit Clerk Roger Schott and staff once again manned an organ donor registry/information booth at the annual Laurel County Chicken Festival. Pictured above (L to R) are: Laurel Circuit Clerk, Roger Schott; Brenda Wells (liver recipient), Deputy Clerk Rob Whitaker, and Darryl Mastin (heart recipient). Gift of Life Story Andrew Johnson (continued from page 1) Nelson Co. High School Girls Soccer Team dedicated their opening game to raise awareness about organ donation in honor of Anne Johnson, heart recipient and little sister of a team member. Pictured above are Nelson Co. Circuit Clerk Diane Thompson with Deputy Clerk Karlee Newton, who provided donor info and witnessed organ donor registrations. Andrew s legacy continues as his parents pledge to his classmates The Andrew Johnson Marshall County High School Class of 2015 Scholarship. Throughout the next four years numerous fund raising events will take place in his honor. Spring of 2015 those funds will be awarded to recipients of his graduating class providing them with hope and inspiration for their future wrapped with Andrew s love. -Shared by Andrew s parents, Kevin & Susan Johnson

3 Life is Cool is a Donate Life Coalition effort that stresses the importance of healthy organs and introduces students to the miracle of donation and transplantation. The KY Circuit Court Clerks Trust For Life assists in presenting this program to Kentucky school children. If you are connected with an elementary school that would welcome this program, please send requests to info@trustforlife.org. The Life is Cool program visited Warner Elementary School (Jessamine Co.) on Oct. 6 and Ponderosa Elementary School (Boyd Co.) on Oct. 13 to give 4th and 5th graders a hands-on experience with organs and tissues. Photo by Jonathan Kleppinger, The Jessamine Journal. Donning the organ vest, Jessamine Co. Circuit Clerk Doug Fain (above) answers questions about donation. Pictured above: Warner Elementary students wear special glasses to help learn about cornea disease. Assisting with this station is Jessamine Co. Deputy Clerk Angel Barnes. Check out more photos from Warner Elementary at Boyd County Deputy Clerks volunteered at Ponderosa Elementary. Pictured (below far left) is Boyd Deputy Clerk Angela Hedrick with student volunteer. Modeling the organ vest (below) is Boyd Deputy Clerk Teresa Fischer. Check out more photos in Ashland s Daily Independent Pictured Above: Life is Cool Volunteer Mary Lynne Lovingood explains the function of the heart. Because of their similarity to human parts, fresh pig organs are used in the presentation.

4 It was a picture perfect day when 101 golfers hit the links at Champion Trace Golf Club for the 13th Annual Satterwhite Memorial Golf Outing. This is the primary fundraiser for the KY Circuit Court Clerks Trust For Life Satterwhite Recipient Assistance Fund each year. 100% of the funds raised from this event directly benefit Kentucky transplant patients in financial crisis. We are thrilled to report that many more recipients will receive assistance this year, as the 2011 Satterwhite Golf Outing raised $20,000! Since the first grant was provided in 2001, over 391 recipients from 85 Kentucky counties have been assisted with grants totaling over $ 271, The 13th Annual Satterwhite Memorial Golf Outing would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Our sincere gratitude to ALL of our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers. For more photos, join us on Facebook ( First Place

5 Thank you to ALL of our sponsors for their support of the 13th Annual Satterwhite Memorial Golf Outing Special thanks to Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks Trust For Life Board of Directors and Satterwhite Committee for their support of this life-saving program. Hole Sponsors: Baker Concrete Construction; Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks; Linda Avery, Calloway Co. Circuit Clerk; Stephanie King-Logsdon, McLean Co. Circuit Clerk; Leigh New, Owen Co. Circuit Clerk; D. G. Trucking & Equipment Sales; Jack Kain Ford; Kentucky Bank; LifeCenter Organ Donor Network; U of L Lions Eye Bank; Monticello Banking Co.; Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 502; UK Transplant Center; University Hospital of Cincinnati; Ethan Zoeller and The Herd. Cart Sponsors: Hugh Barrow, Barrow & Weigel, PPLC; Commonwealth Credit Union; D. G. Trucking & Equipment Sales; Paula Joslin, Clark Co. Circuit Clerk; Lowry S. Miller, Shelby Co. Circuit Clerk; David L. Nicholson, Jefferson Co. Circuit Clerk. Donations: Barton 1792 Distillery, Belterra Casino Resort; Buchart & Associates; Buffalo Trace Distillery; Champion Trace Golf Course; Churchill Downs; Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum; Genny Clifford; Commonwealth Credit Union; Gilbert England, Fairways Golf Course; Embassy Suites Hotel; Equus Run Vineyards; Sharon Ernst, Avon; Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Co.; Four Roses Distillery; Doug Hall, Floyd Co. Circuit Clerk; Jack Kain Ford, Inc.; Kathy Hardy, Lewis Co. Circuit Clerk; Hilton Cincinnati Airport Hotel; Hooters of Florence; Steve Jecker, Hunting Creek Country Club; John Karem, Sports Media, Inc.; Keeneland Assoc., Inc.; Kyleen Kelly; Tricia Kittinger, Woodford Co. Circuit Clerk; KY Department of Parks; Louisville Bats; Wilma Lynch, Fayette Co. Circuit Clerk; Lynn Mason, Oldham Co. Jeff McGowan; Circuit Clerk; Lowry S Miller, Shelby Co. Circuit Clerk; Dianne Murray, Boone Co. Circuit Clerk; David Nicholson, Jefferson Co. Circuit Clerk; Amanda Osborne, Clear Channel Radio; PF Chang's China Bistro; Donna Pelfrey, Morgan Co. Circuit Clerk; R J Corman Railroad Group; Rafferty s of Florence; Vicki Rice, Johnson Co. Circuit Clerk; Jan Rogers, Anderson Co. Circuit Clerk; Southern Wine & Spirits; Laman Stark, Carroll Co. Circuit Clerk; Triple Crown Country Club; U of L Lions Eye Bank; Walmart; Wild Turkey Distillery; Shirley Wilson, Grant Co. Circuit Clerk; World of Golf. Page 5

6 Winchester community leaders honored retired Circuit Clerk Arthur Whitey Walson for his commitment to organ donation. A reception was held in downtown Winchester on Sept. 20, and Clark Regional Medical Center made a $1000 to the Trust in honor of Mr. Walson. Clark Regional Medical Center was recently recognized for outstanding performance and advocacy in tissue donation. Mr. Walson was an integral part of the creation of the Trust For Life in Today, more than 60% of Clark County residents are on the Registry! Coroner Robert Gayheart announced that Mr. Walson was nominated for the Eye Bank Association of America s National Gift of Sight Award for extraordinary contributions to eye and corneal donation and sight restoration. Pictured above, and seated to Mr. Walson s left is retired Circuit Judge and cornea recipient, James S. Chenault. Dale McMillen is a sports enthusiast, coach, and transplant recipient. Dale and a squad of dedicated committee members created the Northern Kentucky All Sports Reunion to gather teammates, rivals, coaches, and officials to reminisce and reconnect. They also raised more than $1400 for the KY Circuit Court Clerks Trust For Life and educated many about donation. Dianne Murray, Boone Co. Circuit Clerk, addressed the crowd, and John Middleton, Kenton Co. Circuit Clerk, joined in the day along with several deputy clerks as volunteers. WE KNOW IT S WORKING... The highlight of the day was when one young lady came up after hearing Dale s story and said she wanted to be a registered organ donor right away. 150 supporters joined the Trust at the Louisville Bats Game to raise awareness about organ donation. Sidney the Kidney and Eye-Da entertained the crowd. Shane Zoeller, with son Ethan who is waiting on a transplant, threw the first pitch. Stephanie King Logsdon and her son helped 8 year old recipient, Max, throw t-shirts to the crowd. In addition to a fun awareness night, the Bats donated a portion of group ticket sales to the Trust!

7 October, 2011 Donation Report: The $1.00 donations made at the drivers license counters are used to support organ & tissue donation awareness in Kentucky. This report also shows the number of persons who have placed their names on the organ donor registry in each county since its inception. KYODP $1 $1 Organ Names added to KYODP $1 $1 Organ Names added to Licenses Donations Donations Ranking Donor OD Registry Licenses Donations Donations Ranking Donor OD Registry County Issued Collected % $1 R Registry since 5/14/07 County Issued Collected % $1 R Registry since 5/14/07 Adair % Laurel % Allen % Lawrence % Anderson % Lee % Ballard % Leslie % Barren % Letcher % Bath % Lewis % Bell % Lincoln % Boone % Livingston % Bourbon % Logan % Boyd % Lyon % Boyle % Madison % Bracken % Magoffin % Breathitt % Marion % Breckinridge % Marshall % Bullitt % Martin % Butler % Mason % Caldwell % McCracken % Calloway % McCreary % Campbell % McLean % Carlisle % Meade % Carroll % Menifee % Carter % Mercer % Casey % Metcalfe % Christian % Monroe % Clark % Montgomery % Clay % Morgan % Clinton % Muhlenberg % Crittenden % Nelson % Cumberland % Nicholas % Daviess % Ohio % Edmonson % Oldham % Elliott % Owen % Estill % Owsley % Fayette % Pendleton % Fleming % Perry % Floyd % Pike % Franklin % Powell % Fulton % Pulaski % Gallatin % Robertson % Garrard % Rockcastle % Grant % Rowan % Graves % Russell % Grayson % Scott % Green % Shelby % Greenup % Simpson % Hancock % Spencer % Hardin % Taylor % Harlan % Todd % Harrison % Trigg % Hart % Trimble % Henderson % Union % Henry % Warren % Hickman % Washington % Hopkins % Wayne % Jackson % Webster % Jefferson % Whitley % Jessamine % Wolfe % Johnson % Woodford % Kenton % Knott % STATEWIDE % Knox % LaRue % FY YTD TOTALS The number of names on the Kentucky Organ Donor Registry as of October 31, 2011 = 1,152,827 (Note: This total number reflects the sum of registrations through the drivers license office AND those who registered on-line.) * KYODP = KY Organ Donor Program * Jack Kain Ford paid 50% of difference in $1 donations for Woodford County.

8 KY Circuit Court Clerks TRUST FOR LIFE 982 Eastern Parkway Louisville, Kentucky NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID FRANKFORT, KY PERMIT NO WHAT S IN YOUR FILE: Jodie Music - Deputy Clerk, Johnson County Highlighting the remarkable staff members who work to promote organ donation every day. Jodie Music has worked at the Johnson County Circuit Court Clerks Office for more than 23 years. I usually work driver s license. I remember when the Trust first started. I didn t know much about donation at the time, but over the years I have learned a lot. I think it is a very important program. One of my co-worker s mother-in-law was a kidney recipient, and I learned a lot about donation from them, explains Jodie. It seems like more people support donation now. The attitudes have changed over the years, and now almost everyone says yes. Jodie enjoys working with the public, and her friendly disposition is well-received from customers. Johnson Co. Circuit Clerk Vicki Rice explains, Jodie greets everyone with a smile. That is why our donation numbers are always so good. She takes the time to ask each and every person, and she s nice to everyone. My staff knows how important the Trust For Life is to me as Clerk, and they are wonderful. They remember to smile and ask those all-important questions. I believe it s all in how you ask. I try to be friendly to everyone, and just ask every time. I always tell new trainees that the person will either say yes or no, but you just have to ask. These days, almost everyone says yes, says Jodie. She is exactly right! Johnson County consistently has more than 70% of residents donate $1 to the Trust. They have been in the TOP 10 EVERY MONTH since the TOP 10 LIST began in In her daily life, Jodie loves spending time with her two $1 Donation TOP 10 LIST Sept $1 Donations % 1. Magoffin County 2.tie Floyd County 2.tie Woodford County* 3. Russell County 4. Johnson County 5. Washington County 6. Franklin County 7. Ballard County 8. Oldham County 9. Webster County 10. Rockcastle County Oct $1 Donations % 1. Magoffin County 2.tie Floyd County 2.tie Woodford County* 3. Johnson County 4. Caldwell County 5. Morgan County 6. Crittenden County 7. Ballard County 8. Washington County 9. Breckinridge County 10. Oldham County grandsons, ages 8 and 5. Already playing basketball and baseball, she enjoys watching them grow up and says she couldn t have it any better. Thank you, Jodie, for your spirit & dedication! Special Thanks ~ Great Job! Over 65 Counties (1000+ Clerks) have successfully completed the Clerks Training Module Review! * A Special Thank You to Jack Kain Ford! Jack Kain Ford paid 50% of the difference in $1 donations for Woodford Co. Note our NEW TFL ADDRESS: 982 Eastern Parkway Louisville, KY 40217