Gift of Life Transplant House

Thanks to KFAN, Bell Bank and Board member, Ryan Hatton, Gift of Life Transplant House has been chosen as a recipient of the Bell Bank Pay It Forward program and will be receiving a $1,000 donation! Bell Bank offered to give one KFAN listener each week $1,000 to Pay It Forward and we were selected! We are incredibly grateful to KFAN for hosting this promotion; to Bell Bank for their incredible generosity and to Ryan, first of all for being a listener and secondly, for promoting Gift of Life! Thanks to all three, Gift of Life guests and caregivers are encouraged, knowing they aren’t in their transplant journey alone!?

A hearty thank you to Associated Bank representatives who came out today to help us cut back our foliage as we get ready for fall! It may not seem like much but it means so much to Gift of Life and our facilities staff!

This announcement is filled with mixed emotions. My passion for the mission of Gift of Life Transplant House has not diminished since the first day I arrived! I may be retiring but I assure you that I will not be a stranger! https://lnkd.in/gAz3UhR3

SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE MONTH I call them “Milestone People” – people who, over the years, have impacted my life in a significant way! College professors, my dad, Ed Pompeian – the guests at Gift of Life Transplant House! Some of them I thanked; many will never know how much their influence shaped my life! That is why I am so thankful that every year Gift of Life Transplant House celebrates SEPTEMBER TRIBUTE MONTH! As donations are received either in honor or memory of a loved one, a blue or green ribbon is placed on our porch railings to commemorate that individual. At the end of the month, a list of those names and your sentiments are published in our newsletter. This month, as you reflect on your “Milestone people”, consider making a donation to Gift of Life Transplant House.? https://lnkd.in/g8fk87es I will have three ribbons on the railings – two as a memorial for my dad and Ed Pompeian and another one honoring the courageous and awe-inspiring guests and caregivers we have the privilege to meet every day.

?? Big thanks to People's Food Co-op for choosing Gift of Life Transplant House as their non-profit "round up" partner for August! ???? Every time you shop at People's Food Co-op this month, you'll have the chance to round up your purchase to support our mission. Your spare change can make a big difference in the lives of our guests and caregivers!

??? Rev up your engines and join us for the 4th Annual Gift of Life Car Show on August 3rd! Come see a dazzling array of classic cars! All proceeds go towards supporting guests and caregivers in their home away from home at Gift of Life Transplant House. Your presence makes a difference! ?? Date: August 3rd ?? Location: Rochester Event Center ? Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

On Saturday, July 6th, Henry Pompeian, Ed’s grandson, created a lemonade stand to honor the date of his “papa’s” passing and give back to Gift of Life Transplant House! With the help of his mother and brothers, Henry set up his lemonade stand – he even drew the Gift of Life House on his sign! Yesterday, the Pompeian “men” made a visit to the house, bringing us a donation of what he had earned! I was so surprised to hold in my hand a check for $250.00! Henry is upholding Ed’s legacy – that of entrepreneurship, generosity and creativity! Pictured are Henry, brother Leo, little brother Will and dad Aaron!

Thank you to all who supported Gift of Life Transplant House at our 40th Annual Golf Tournament. The weather was perfect; the Somerby course was outstanding and we once again consider ourselves blessed beyond measure! https://lnkd.in/gi8Bn22s

The words “Thank You” are insufficient to express our gratitude to the Tim Rasmusson Foundation for their donation of $40,000! When Tim Rasmusson passed away unexpectedly in 2014, he donated his tissues and organs, saving countless lives and giving two people the gift of sight! Tim (or Timmay) was loved and cherished and his family and friends created the Tim Rasmusson Foundation to honor his legacy. The Timmay 5k along with other events is a favorite here in Rochester! Funds raised are donated to Gift of Life Transplant House and this year, on our 40th anniversary, their check presentation of $40,000 was astounding, not only for the guests who attended the check presentation, but also for the many who will receive the gift of life and come to stay during their recovery! Thank you!?