A dedicated group of people are again planning to raise awareness about, and funds for, organ, eye, and tissue donation. Trails for Transplants (T4T) is celebrating its seventh trail ride, May 18 to May 27, 2019. The “Mandan Meander”, ride will be centered around Hille’s Windmill Ranch south of Mandan, ND. The group has previously […]
New Donor Wall to be Unveiled at Oakes Hospital, ND
CHI Oakes Hospital is creating a Gift of Life Wall to pay tribute to organ, eye and tissue donors and the incredible gifts given. The tribute will be along the Emergency Room corridor wall. The Gift of Life Wall will not only pay homage to donors, but will be a lasting memorial for donor families […]
Another Successful Ride in the Books
2016 Trails4Transplant Ride Recap Discovering the Dakotas – Part II The 2016 Trails4Transplants trail ride commenced May 28th in Bismarck, North Dakota, and concluded 324 miles later in Aberdeen, South Dakota. This was the fourth leg of the planned 2000 mile trek, and marked 1383 miles of the trip completed. Just over 100 individuals participated, […]
ISO: Pictures of Impact
T4T is looking for supporters to send us photos of loved ones impacted by organ, eye, and tissue donation……both donors and recipients! These photos will be carried throughout the duration of our 2017 ride on horseback, on vehicles, and used in educational displays. Photos can be of any size, but no larger that 8 x […]
T4T Volunteer Receives Award
Congratulations to our very own T4T volunteer and LifeSource Donate Life Ambassador, Sally Jacobson, on receiving the 2015 MTF Nicholas Miller Award for Excellence in Donor Family Support. This national award is given annually to a volunteer who exhibits outstanding contributions to promoting organ and tissue donation and donor family support through active participation in advocacy, […]
2015 T4T Trip Continues to Make Headlines
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Trails4Transplants Poem
Trails4Transplant’s Epic Journey We are on an epic journey Called Trails4Transplants; Our goal is to raise money; And give it away as grants. To folks that need a transplant; And are waiting to receive A heart or eye or liver; Or lung to help them breathe. More important than the money Is the […]
Round Up for JJ in Bowman, ND
There will be a fundraiser for 3 year-old, JJ Umbreit, son of Josh and Amber Umbreit, who has been diagnosed with retinoblastoma–cancer of the eye. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Bowman Lions and begins at 5 PM at the Bowman 4 Seasons. They will be serving burgers, hotdogs, desserts and beverages. T4T riders and volunteers […]
T4T Reflection Patio Complete
A portion of the 2013 ride proceeds went to building a new patio for the 705 2nd Street property at the Gift of Life Transplant House. The patio allows recipients and their caregivers a place to reflect, rest, and visit all while taking in fresh air of the outdoors. When you look, you will see the […]
Only Three in the World
Here is an amazing note from Annie Kidd, T4T supporter: “Hi T4T~ I wanted to tell you about our daughter Courtney. She received a new heart and liver on November 24th, 2014 here at Mayo Clinic. She was only the 3rd person in the world to have the liver transplanted before the heart. Enjoy the […]