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JOY LIVING
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2020 - REINVENTING OUR STORY ®
TALK
NOW MORE THEN EVER
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DOYES!
T HANK YO U
GONO. SEENO.
Adele Hoch & Andrew Widman • GOSEEEDO Chairs
GOSEEDO 2021
As we look towards 2021,
we hope you will join us
for GOSEEDO on Saturday,
May 1st, as we remain
hopeful and positive 2021
will be a better year for
everyone.
2020 Giving Pool
Grows!
ue to the impact of COVID-19, the decision to cancel
GOSEEDO was made and not one addressed lightly.
D Cancellation created a revenue shortfall of $90,000
that we had hoped to earn from the event. In its place,
a six-week fundraising campaign named GIVE TO LIVE,
159 new contributors.
$866 average gift to date
for 2020.
GIVE TO LIVE donations
GIVE
with the tag line “GO NO. SEE NO. DO YES!” was range from $25 - $30,000.
launched. Our Gift of Life supporters exceeded the
LIVE
$90,000 goal and donated a total of $138,363.
GOSEEDO Sponsors, Community Partners and GIVE
TO
TO LIVE contributors became the financial life-line for
Gift of Life. All of their names are listed on the cover
of this newsletter, as they deserve an extra nod for
their commitment to the organization. We thank the
sponsors for honoring their sponsorship as a contribution
for 2020. Thank you to the over 220 contributors to GIVE TO Thank you to these
LIVE for their overwhelming response to ensure that Gift of generous contributors
Life’s programs continue to thrive. for lead gifts of
$5000 or greater to
Gift of Life is a place where families on a transplant journey can the GIVE TO LIVE
find hope; families who have experienced a loss can honor their campaign.
Ann & Bill McCort
loved ones; and high school students seeking ways to make a
Carroll Burger
difference are empowered to make a choice that may one day
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Jerry & Donna Ellerbusch
save a life. In memory of Deborah
Rensen House of Lights
Rob & Connie Waldrop
David & Jeri Kling
Jim & Teresa Sorlie
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2020 - Reinventing Our Story •
JANET BURTON • Interim Executive Director
WHAT SUSTAINS YOU?
As I write this message, we are eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted and
transformed Gift of Life. In mid-March, schools closed, hospitals no longer allowed outside visitors, and
state and local ordinances closed Gift of Life’s office building and led to the cancellation of GOSEEDO, the
organization’s largest annual fundraising event. School presentations scheduled in Kansas City and in St.
Louis, where the Life Savers program had recently expanded, were cancelled just as momentum and new
high school relationships were being formed. We were forced to find new ways to educate students about
organ, eye and tissue donation and provide mentoring support and encouragement to transplant patients.
Gift of Life’s staff reacted quickly, pivoting to working from home, embracing technology and working
creatively and resiliently. But, as the cover of our newsletter illustrates, it was you – our contributors – who
sustained us. We are grateful for your support this year that enabled us to achieve the following:
• The GIVE TO LIVE fundraising campaign was created to replace GOSEEDO and raised more than $138,000.
OFFICE EXPANSION
T
• The Transplant Mentors program launched an outreach campaign to transplant hospitals across the A New Space for All
country, resulting in 30 additional hospitals agreeing to refer transplant patients to the program, increasing
the number of participating hospitals to 34. A virtual Transplant Mentors training including new volunteers he expansion of the
from many of these hospital programs took place in November. Gift of Life office
suite allows for better
• Life Savers program staff worked through the summer to develop a menu of program delivery options social distancing, as well
across technology platforms as high schools brought students back to school in a variety of virtual, hybrid, as a space for virtual
in-classroom and independent online learning scenarios. Life Savers classroom educators now provide in presentations. Providing
person, virtual, recorded, and online presentations. a safe and efficient work
• A 206 square foot office was added to Gift of Life’s office suite to provide appropriate social distancing environment is critical as
for each in-office employee, and professional space from which to provide virtual online classroom we continue to work from
presentations, mentoring, education and volunteer training. home with limited office
• The organization’s contact database was upgraded and Life Savers program tracking was migrated, hours. Each full-time
creating a single, cloud-based resource for Gift of Life’s donor, teacher, and volunteer records and Life employee has his or her
Savers program results. own office. There is also
a designated area for a
• A $39,600 Small Business Administration PPP Loan was secured to support payroll, benefit and rent
volunteer or part-time
expenses during the first months of continued operations in the pandemic. At the time of this writing, the
employee to work, as
organization is preparing an application to submit for loan forgiveness.
well. The office has been
• A Strategic Business Plan was completed and approved by the Board of Directors at its October meeting. cleaned from head-to-toe,
This plan includes goals to maintain and sustain programs and operations through the duration of the and we look forward to
pandemic; to focus on creating success for the St. Louis Life Savers program expansion, the Learn Life the time we can once
Savers online curriculum, and roll-out of the newly expanded Transplant Mentors program; and to increase again safely welcome you
funding to support these growth initiatives. With this plan, we have set the stage for the search to begin for to our new digs!
Gift of Life’s next permanent Executive Director.
I am working with the Board, Search Committee and staff to ensure a successful transition process, while
Gift of Life greatly
also looking forward to my retirement in early 2021. I am grateful for my time with Gift of Life. The many
appreciates grants
friendships formed have sustained me as we’ve worked together to further the organization’s mission and
provided by the
prepare for its next stage of life and growth. The pandemic will continue to impact and shape Gift of Life’s
following charitable
program, fundraising and office operations for the foreseeable future. With a successful track record of foundations:
responding creatively to adversity over the past eight months, the organization has transformed its program
Louetta M. Cowden
delivery into new formats and technologies, responded to lessons learned, and reacted successfully and
Foundation
nimbly to unforeseen challenges. To ensure the health and safety of employees and the high risk transplant
Bank of America,N.A.,
recipients and family members who are the organization’s contributors, volunteers, and service recipients,
Trustee
our staff members continue to work primarily remotely with reduced in-office hours, and are providing the
Hall Family Foundation
majority of programs virtually. While we miss being with you—our contributors, volunteers, teachers, students,
Truman Heartland
patients, donor families, transplant teams, and board members—in person, we are here by phone, email,
Community Foundation
Zoom and even socially distanced and masked when needed. We hope your relationships with Gift of Life,
(thcf.org)
and with Kim, Tammy, Andy, Melynda, Suzy, Curtisha and me have helped sustain you during these
unprecedented pandemic times as you have sustained us. We are grateful for you!
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TRANSPLANT MENTORS •
ANDY DONNELLY • Translpant Mentors Program Manager
Transplant Mentors Extend Support
D uring the early phases of COVID-19, the world of transplant was turned upside down. Many transplant programs were put on
hold as the virus became a major health crisis. The pandemic was an opportunity to reevaluate the Transplant Mentors pro-
gram. We asked, “Why can’t we support: patients, caregivers and living donors in other parts of the country?” Our goal then be-
came securing thirty transplant hospitals that would agree to refer: patients, caregivers, or living donors to our program for
support and encouragement.
The team developed an action plan plus tracking methods to ensure the program will be manageable, as well as successful. Thirty-
four hospitals listed below (including four in Kansas City) have agreed to refer patients to the Transplant Mentors program. In
November, we conducted a virtual training for our volunteer Transplant Mentors. The ability to connect patients with a mentor by
using technology offers more individuals the support they need.
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As the trend towards transplants continues to rise, Gift of Life is prepared to support and encourage patients as they face their
new unknown journey.
Alabama Children’s Hospital JJP Bronx VA Medical Center SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Barnes Jewish Hospital Loma Linda University Health SUNY Upstate University Hospital
Birmingham, AL - VA Medical Center Transplant Institute University of Colorado
Centura Porter Adventist Hospital MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute University of Kansas Health System
Children’s Hospital New Orleans Memorial Medical Center
University of Missouri Health
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City University of New Mexico Hospital
Nebraska Medicine
Cohen Children’s Medical Center University of Oklahoma Transplant Center
Parkland Hospital
Erie County Medical Center University of Southern California
Presbyterian Hospital
Halifax Health Transplant Institute
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital
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Intermountain Medical Center Research Medical Center University of Utah
Integris Medical Center Oklahoma City Transplant Institute University of Vermont
Iowa Methodist Hospital Saint Luke’s Health System Westchester Medical Center
n October 2nd, 100 golfers gathered at St. Andrews Golf Club for EAGLE SPONSOR $5000
the eleventh annual Golf Fore Life Isabelle Ellis Memorial Classic. SPAN Construction & Engineering, Inc.
Even with COVID-19 restrictions, the golfers were in full swing and BIRDIE SPONSORS $2500
enjoyed a beautiful day of playing for the cause of organ, eye and tissue Brinkmann Constructors | Beach Blinds
Draperies & More | Strickland Construction
donation. Isabelle lost her life at the age of three while waiting for a heart
Sunbelt Rentals
transplant. When she died, her parents Chris and Amanda Ellis, made the
decision for her to be a donor. Thank you to the sponsors, volunteers and PAR SPONSOR $1500
PES Steel
event chairs Danny & Sherri Doherty for the success of this special day.
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This year’s golf classic netted $27,439. Save the date for October 1, 2021, HOLE SPONSORS $1000
Dynamic Fasteners| Engineered Products
as we continue to honor the legacy of Isabelle. Chad & Sarah Smith
TEE SPONSORS $500
Josh & Alicia Doherty | Mike & Melynda Hatch
O’Malley Beverage | Owen Lumber
Jeff & Tammy Rock
UNDERWRITING SPONSORS
Janet & Jay Burton | Matt & Amber Crawley
Chris & Amanda Ellis | Seth & Megan Euler
From left: Jim Day, Pete Robbins, Fowler Pickert Eisenmenger Norfleet, LLC
Michael Roane and Bob Flower
Dave & Amy Fischbach | Dan Hilboldt
Adele Hoch | Lynne Matile Real Estate
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LIFE SAVERS
LIFE SAVERS
KIM HARBUR • Director of Education
REVAMPS
Volunteers
V
We Miss You!
olunteers are the back-
bone of Gift of Life. They
include: classroom speakers,
D
mentors, event volunteers,
board members, support of
office staff, social media
experts, graphic designers,
ue to COVID-19, March 13th was the day we completed the last high and much more. The photo
school classroom presentation for the 2019-2020 school year. We below was taken during a
were on track to complete 600 classroom presentations. Despite virtual update about Gift
several unforeseen challenges, 500 presentations were completed instead. of Life. It became apparent
We then paused to reflect upon our next steps. A Life Savers Menu of Learning during the call how important
was developed to offer teachers options regarding the Life Savers program. each of our volunteers is to
Teachers may now select from the following: in-person or virtual presentations
the organization. 78 volunteers
or our online program, Learn Life Savers. Teachers are facing unprecedented
donated 561 hours of their
challenges during these difficult times. As they become grounded in their
time during 2020.
new way to teach, we will slowly become a part of their classrooms. One
class at a time. One virtual presentation at a
time. One online lesson at a time.
Our online program, Learn Life
Savers, has gained traction as
teachers begin to use this unique
learning opportunity. When the
climate is right, we will begin
presenting to school boards in the
state of Missouri to inform them
about this educational tool. In the
meantime, we must remain mindful
that school boards are overloaded
with decisions regarding their
districts and the new ways they
must learn to function.
Life Savers Educator Suzy Ward,
continues her efforts to expand Life
Savers in St. Louis. The pandemic has made this a challenge,
but she remains optimistic. Several schools have committed to
the program, and she looks forward to more schools following suit.
As second semester approaches, Suzy will present to school boards
in St. Louis regarding Learn Life Savers.
We have reinvented the wheel for the Life Savers program. We are
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slightly frustrated, but we are not defeated. This school year will be
different, just as so many parts of all of our lives are different
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Thank you for sharing your joy, time and resources!
This list is comprised of financial and in-kind contributions.
Gifts $25,000 & Above Sunbelt Rentals Linda Cook Barbara & Brad Warady, MD Kenneth Collins
Mid-America John & Becky Turner Matt & Amber Crawley Giving Fund from Greater Conner Combes
Transplant Foundation Roger Davis & Elizabeth McLeod Kansas City Community Convivial Production
Anonymous Gifts $1,000 - $2,499 McLeod-Davis Giving Fund Foundation Jon Cooper
Patty & Terry Adams Michele & Brian DeMoss Dan & Joan Welch Chris & Aimee Crenshaw
Gifts $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous Bill & Ellen White
Joshua & Alicia Doherty Mark & Linda Crider
Carroll Burger Kurt & Terri Baumgartner Todd & Susan Dublin Andrew & Vicki Widman Deanna Culver
Louetta M. Cowden Beach Blinds, Draperies & More Shelley & Sam Elias Kelly & Pam Wilkinson
Foundation Culver’s of Lenexa
Glen & Jean Beatty Kellie & David Elliott Shannon Williams
Bank of America, N.A. Dennis & Jenny Cunningham
John & Nell Bowen Eric’s Dozer Service, Inc. Victor & Susan Wilson
Trustee Randy & Carol Cunningham
Pam & Mark Brandsted Jan & Larry Finn Chuck & Antonia Wurth
Kris & Cathy Drake Gerry & Cathy Czir
Janet & Jay Burton Fusion eBanking
Fairway Independent Gifts Up to $499 Dave & Buster’s
CompAlliance LLC Terry & Sid Garrison
Mortgage Consultants Mark & Pattie Abbiatti Tom & Winnie Davis
Gail G. Dicus & Jim Yarrington Jean & Larry Garten
Donna & Jerry Ellerbusch Steven Abernathey Heywood & Louise Davis
Dynamic Fastener Geenens Psychiatry
Hall Family Foundation Adams Pointe Golf Club Frank & Molly Devocelle
Chris & Amanda Ellis Todd & Cindy Geiman
Massman Foundation Brandy & Scott Alexander Gary Dixon
First State Bank & Trust Co. Teri & Keith Glover
Midwest Transplant Network Gil Alicea & Barbara Zitwer Tracy & Joan Doane
Fowler Pickert Eisenmenger Michelle Good
Sam Price Family Foundation Amazon Smile Kristie Dobroski Kennedy
Norfleet LLC Donald Hall
Qsource Gage Medical Services LLC American Jazz Museum Andy & Tiffany Donnelly
Kyle & Elizabeth Hart
Rensen House of Lights Bill Garton Leslie Anderson Betsy Donnelly
Michele & Rich Hendrickson, MD
Tom & Wendy Rensenhouse Curtisha & James Anderson Seth & Patricia Draper
Andy & Tammy Heath Irma Lou & Bill Hirsch
Sorlie Family Foundation Scott & Susan Anderson Maureen Draskovich
Merton Hersh Doug & Molly Hundley
University of Kansas Connie Anderson Fred & Cathy Dunmire
Lynn Hillstead Family Charitable Fund
Health System Andrew Argetsinger Kenneth Eades
Amy Honeycutt Chris & Carthesa Hutson
Gifts $5,000 - $9,999 Bill Horak Amanda & Brad Koffman Ed Assenheimer Sandy Edwards
Brinkmann Constructors Jeanni & John Hrabal Charitable Fund of the Jewish Carlos & Martha Aviles Jeffrey Ellis
Jim & Karen Day Eric & Charlene Hughes Community Foundation of Joe Balazs Jr. ESA International
Sherri & Dan Doherty Travis Hunt Greater Kansas City Balls Food Stores Inc. Beta Kappa 3490
Eurofins ViraCor Engineered Products Denise & Charles Koonse Diane & Chuck Barnes Steven & Karen Eugster
Biopharma Services, Inc. Pat & Joan Jaeger Phyllis Leach Greg Baugh Marylou & Dave Euler
Eurofins ViraCor-IBT Cheryl Jernigan Peter & Pam McHugh Randy Baum Seth & Megan Euler
Laboratories, Inc. David & Lydia Jeter Larry & Peggy McMillin Mallory Beem Falcon Wealth Advisors
Jo & Jamie Forster, MD Jack & Terri McDonnell Michael & Sharon Milens Maryanne Behm Jay Farrell
Michael & Vicki Graft Charitable Fund Morgan Hunter Corporation Karey Behm Patrick Faust
Nate & Kim Harbur Vicki & Greg Muehlebach, MD Mike & Teresa Murrell John Bennett Debbie & Bob Felix
Jelly Family Foundation Fund Kathleen & Randy Parker Network For Good Jackie & Roger Bennett Inez Ferrel
Kansas City Royals The Parmelee Foundation Jane & William Newell Kevin Bennett Brenda Fields
David & Jeri Kling PES Steel Fred & Linda O’Halloran Carol Benson Kyle Flannery
Alix & Sean Kumer, MD Tammy & Jeff Rock O’Malley Beverage, Inc. Jason Bishop Terry Flynn & Michelle Gerber
Olathe Medical Center David & Carole Roemer Laura Perni Connie Bishop Bob Fowler
Angel & Jody Olson, MD Scheels Diane Ravis Chris Blankenship Duke & Barbara Frye
Anne Peterson Silverstein Eye Centers, PC Jennifer & Mark Reintjes, MD Tyson Blattner Garmin International, Inc.
John & Marny Sherman Chad & Melissa Spencer Ruth Rider-Seck Thomas Blue Barbie Ginavan
Drs. Charlie Smith & Milt & Anne Strader Rev. Kathy Riegelman & Lisa & Brian Bodenhausen Elliott & Linda Goldstein
Stella Quiason John J. Sullivan Jr. Larry Beekman Candace & Alexis Boeh Sheryl & Fred Granville
Span Construction & Charitable Trust Dan Roemer Scott & Andrea Boeh-Sheridan Family Fund of Greater Kansas
Engineering, Inc. Andrew C. & Laurie A. Teich David W. Russell City Community Foundation
Trevor Boggs
Rob & Connie Waldrop Charitable Foundation Family Charitable Fund Susan & Lane Green
Barbara Brelsford
Bob & Meta Watson Christy & Patrick Sirridge Maureen Greenspan
Gifts $2,500 - $4,999 Brenda Brock & Kelly Sturgeon
Wilma Wilcox Giving Fund
Dan Auman & Kirby McCullough Larry Brubaker Sara Greenwood
David & Rachel Sosland
Blue Cross Blue Shield Gifts $500 - $999 Pam Brunk Jim & Rachel Grilliot
Philanthropic Fund of the
of Kansas City Roger & Nancy Adrian John & Joyce Burns Dale & Wes Grube
Jewish Community Foundation
Carol & John Dobies Andrews McMeel Universal of Greater Kansas City Pete & Cindy Burton Duane & Martha Gunn
Drs. Nick & Jenni Haglund Anonymous Dan & Sharon Spencer Steve & Stacey Butler Karen Hallouer
Luke Harbur Bank of America Josh Spexarth The Buttonwood Foundation Hallmark Corporate Foundation
Melynda & Mike Hatch Matching Gifts David & Kristy Stallings Shelby & Kody Campbell Miles & Meri Harbur
Wyatt & Mary Ann Hoch Gena Bardwell & Tony Tripp Dan & Lisa Stalp Megan Case Drew & Miek Harbur
Adele Hoch The Blackbaud Giving Fund Timothy Steele Shawn Caton Chris Harbur
Kansas Gas Service Kelly & Joe Boeh Karen Swope Tim & Sheryl Chadd Cole Harbur
Jason & Lynne Lillie Mack & Kim Bowen Nancy Tonkins Lisa Christensen Richard Hart
Scott & Brenda Mattivi Marshaun Butler OMNI Human Resources George & Renate Clark Jeff Hayler
Ronald & Mary Shortridge Drs. Bill Chase & Betse Gage Management Lori Clark Larry Hedlund
Chad & Sarah Smith Tim & Kathy Christenson Gail & Mike Tracy Deke Clayborn Dan Hilboldt
Strickland Construction Community Health Charities Chris & Jason Van Camp Kim Cobb Patti Hill
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Jay & Jill Hodge Lisa Morstadt Jeanne Stewart Diane Ravis Thomas Connelly
Lisa & Mike Holleron Mark Mosier Linda & David Stewart Conor Rock Mayor Mike Copeland
Stan & Susan Holm Chris Motsinger Jennifer Stipetich Conor Rock’s Donor Family Carol Jean DeFeo
Chad Homsey Josh Mugge Ron Stoner Jeff & Tammy Rock Kathy Dickerson
Mark Honeycutt Julian Murillo & Madison Hatch Stacey & Debi Strange Chad Smith Aaron Drake
Herbert & Sammye Hoss Lisa Murry - Spencer Fane S.D. Strong Distillery Suzy Ward Melody Drake
Mae Hudson Greg Musil Jim & Eileen Swearingen The Watson Family Deborah Ellerbusch
HyVee Allison Myers Eric Swim Andrew Widman’s Heart Donor Nan Froelich
Imaginative Consulting Group Negro Leagues Swope Memorial Golf Course Andrew Widman & Al Hatch
Joe & Sally Jackson Baseball Museum Jeff & Margo Tasker His Donor Family Pam Hedlund
The Jag Agency Kitty Nicholson Tavern in the Village Thomas Young Eric Honeycutt
Sue Jarvi Nick & Jakes Mike & Amy Tevis
Dave & Julie Jenkins Contributions received Chris Hutson Jr.
Dianne Nixon Charity Thompson
Mike & Andrea Jensen Virginia Todd in loving memory of the Larry Koenigsdorf
Steve & Suzanne Nootz
Tanner Jessee John & Lisa Tongier following individuals Bill Lacey
Jane Norton
Haumana & Luke Johannsen Pat & Edward O’Connor Dana Totzke All Loved Ones Erin Langhofer
Krista Kanies Johnie Ogden Janice Tow Keith Anderson Greg Mattivi
KBP Foods Dennis O’Neill Roderick & Wyatt Townley Bryan Barrow Stephen Proffitt
Bethany Kent Phil Pamatmat United Way of Robin Bennett Mike Ravis
Tina & Steve Kirsch Norma Payne Greater Kansas City Drew Bodenhausen Bonnie Ellen Stewart
KM Printing and Promotions Shelly & Stevie Pessin Joel & Tracy Van Camp Hillary Boeh J. Scott Stewart
David Knecht Suzie & Jeffrey Pierce Vince Vecchiarelli Jimmy Chionsini Emily Swearingen
Mike & Lana Knop Donna Proffitt Waldo Pizza Joseph Connelly Phillip Weaver
Kathy & David Kratofil Red Rock Canyon Grill Amy & Chris Wallace
David & Michelle Kratofil Betty Reese Ed Walsh
Joseph & Deborah Lemlek Pam Warfield
Bedrock of Our Success
Mara Reichman
Cortni Lind Mike & Laura Reilly Shawn Warfield
Community Partners
Jason Lourenco Hollie Resseguie Mike Warren
Betty Lutz Tim & Marsha Reves Danny & Tara Wastler
Community Partners pledge a minimum of
Archie MacDonald Lori Rinehart Carol & Fred Watts
Jim & Terri Maloney
$5000 annually for at least three consecutive
Stan & Kathy Risener Jerry & Janice Weaver
Irene Marcus
years. These generous contributors are
Michael Roane Jerod Webber
Martin City Brewing Company Scott Weller
elemental to sustaining the Gift of Life
Pete Robbins
Sydney Martin Ricci Wells
organization, so that more lives may be saved
Steve Robertson
Lynne Matile Real Estate Susan West
Yvonne Robertson
through education, mentoring, and
Brad Mattivi Josh White
Lana & Frank Rock
collaboration with partners and individuals
Michael & Ali Mattivi Betty & Ivan Wicke
Conor Rock
both in and outside the transplant community.
Ron & Bobbie Maybell Marshall Widman
Colby Rock
Susan Mayberry Sherry Widman
Jan Ross
Anonymous
Richard & Debbie Mays Jeff & Nancy Wilson
Brett Rossow
Jim & Karen Day
Matt McBride John & Mary Wilson
David & Lori Russell
Dan & Sherri Doherty
Brad & Courtney McClintock Glenn & Kim Winkler
Amy McClure Steve & Eunice Ruttinger
Kris & Cathy Drake
Rye Lisa & Bob Zimmerer
Liz Anne McElhaney
Fairway Independent Mortgage Consultants
Anna Sajovic & Chuck Gowans Contributions received
Jerry & Donna Ellerbusch
Matthew McHugh
PJ & Elizabeth McHugh Mitch & Mackenzie Schiff in honor of the
Barbara Schneider In memory of Deborah
Jo & Jamie Forster, MD
Jim & Judy McKee following individuals
LeeAnn & Kip Schultz Jan & Larry Blaylock
Mike & Vicki Graft
William & Pat McKenna
Barb & Jim McNeile Josh Seymour John & Nell Bowen
Drs. Nick & Jenni Haglund
Corey & Rebecca Means Rita Shelton Andy Donnelly
Nate & Kim Harbur
Sue & Matt Mehl Dale & Terri Simon Cameron Elias
Alix & Sean Kumer, MD
Jerry & Karen Meisenheimer Patricia Sisk Jackie Fair
Olathe Medical Center
Curt & Lynette Mellett Brent Sledd Deborah Sue Felix
Angel & Jody Olson, MD
Steffney Messer Gary & Janice Smith Cole Harbur
Margi & Keith Pence
Stephanie & Bryan Meyer Gordon Smith Luke Harbur
Mark Snyder Nate & Kim Harbur
Anne Peterson
Dennis & Julia Meyer
Corey Minter Rodney & Connie Sommer Scott Holden
In memory of Bryan Barrow
Rensen House of Lights
Missouri State Council Art Sorg Michael Holleron
Spaulding Ridge
Jim & Teresa Sorlie
of ESA INTL Abby Huether
MJH Massage Therapy Gwen Sprague Rebecca Kolsky
Sorlie Family Foundation
The University of Kansas Health System
Guadalupe & Chris Montero Frederick Starrett Kathy Kratofil
Viracor Eurofins
Jeff Montgomery Margaret Steele Jay Leach
Mike & Shawn Moore Robert & Marilynn Stephan Rylee McHugh
Frank & Lynne Morris Daniel Stewart Stephanie Meyer
Morris Appraisal Myril Stewart Derek Nungesser
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2019 ANNUAL REPORT •
Reporting Period: January 1 - December 31, 2019
Audited Results
Statement of Financial Position
December 31, 2019
Assets Liabilities & Net Assets
Current Assets Current Liabilities
Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 120,860 Accounts Payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10,718
Grants and Pledges Receivable . . . 80,500 Accrued Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Prepaid Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,222 Deferred Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,013
Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246,728 Total Current Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . .$ 21,980
Total Current Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 460,310
Net Assets
Without donor restriction . . . . . . . 524,719
Pledges Receivable, less current . . . . 99,405 With donor restriction . . . . . . . . . . 53,434
Property and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 39,067 Total Net Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 578,153
Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,351
Total Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 600,133 Total Liabilities & Net Assets . . . .$ 600,133
Statement of Activity
December 31, 2019
Revenues Expenses
Fundraising Events (net) . . . . . . . . . .$ 168,782 Program Services
Contributions and Grants . . . . . . . . . 274,111 General and Administrative. . . . . . $ 235,727
Program Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,750 Administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96,439
Donated Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,028 Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,682
Investment Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,070 Total Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 395,848
Other Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Total Revenues $ 486,769 Change in Net Assets . . . . . . . . . . $ 90,921
2019 Income Sources 2019 Functional Expenses
Contributions & Grants – 49% Programs – 60%
Fundraising Net – 35% Management & General – 24%
Investment Income – 5% Fundraising – 16%
Program Services – 2.3%
Donated Services – .004%
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DID YOU KNOW? •
More to the story
While 95% of Americans are in favor of being a donor,
only 56% are registered organ donors.
African Americans make up 28% of the total candidates currently
waiting for a transplant, while they comprise 12.5% of organ donors in 2019.
A patient’s family may be charged for final life-saving efforts,
but costs related to organ donation are covered by the transplant recipient.
11,000 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are waiting
for an organ transplant.
Donation is consistent with the beliefs of most major religions.
If anyone is uncertain, he or she should talk with a member of the faith’s clergy.
A traditional burial ceremony is still an option when a Native American is a donor.
LatinX make up 20% of all the people waiting for an organ transplant.
Sources include: Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation, JAMA Network, National Hispanic Health Foundation,
United States Department of Health and Human Services
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Board of Directors Advisory Board
Janet Burton
David Kling – President Dan Auman
Interim Executive Director
Scott Mattivi – Vice President John Bowen
Kim Harbur Marshaun Butler
Vicki Graft – Treasurer
Co-Founder &
Sherri Doherty – Secretary Kris Drake
Director of Education
Chris Crenshaw Dan Durrie, MD
Andy Donnelly Carol Dobies Jamie Forster, MD
Transplant Mentors Andy Heath
Gift of Life welcomes Suzy Ward Jan Finn
Program Manager Dave Jeter
as a Life Savers educator in Terry Garrison
St. Louis. Her uncle received a Tammy Rock Nate Harbur, JD Margi Pence
heart transplant; therefore, her Life Savers Program Manager Carthesa Hutson Steven Silverstein, MD
authentic story is powerful as Melynda Hatch Sean Kumer, MD, PhD Rachel P. Sosland, MD
she educates high school Administrative & Phyllis Leach, JD Bradley Warady, MD
students about donation. Her Fundraising Coordinator Jody Olson, MD Bob Watson
position is funded by a generous Curtisha Anderson Dan Spencer
grant from Mid-America Transplant. Life Savers Educator Chris Van Camp
We are excited to have Suzy as Suzy Ward Danny Wastler
part of our team. Life Savers Educator St. Louis Victor Wilson
WE WANT Sean Kumer, MD for his dedication and service of six years on the Gift of Life Board of Directors.
We welcome new board member, Jessica Heimes, DO. She is a cardiothoracic surgeon with
TO THANK MidAmerica Heart & Lung Surgeons.
Our Mission Gift of Life is a national model for the support, awareness and success of organ, eye and tissue donation Our Vision All transplant needs
through education, mentoring and collaboration with partners and individuals in the transplant community. are met in every community served.You can also read
