Our lives became forever linked when Sara Bongartz passed away on July 23, 2005 and I received her beautiful heart on July 24, 2005. It's hard for me to believe, but I'll soon be celebrating my 7th anniversary. It's time once again for me to celebrate life and to honor my hero, Sara. And now through June 30 2012 if it's your first time contributing to my fundraiser, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar via the Every 1 Counts matching campaing!!!
Seventeen, from California, Sara was critically injured in an auto accident. During her final hours Sara was surrounded with love by her mom and stepdad, Lisa and Jesse Delaney, her sister Lauren, her dad, Bill Bongartz and many of her friends. In spite of their devastating loss and shock, Sara's family honored her wish to be a donor and in so doing, saved many lives.
Sara dreamed of becoming a psychiatrist. Loving and exuberant, she cherished family and friends. Sara was quiet, grounded, reflective and intense but also goofy, silly and full of laughter. Sara enjoyed skating, skiing, surfing, and travel. She was good at drawing and was learning guitar. Sara loved classic rock.
Not only did Sara and her family give the truly awesome gift of a heart, they also gave others second chances with Sara's kidneys, liver, and lungs.
Having Sara's heart is my ever present source of pride and inspiration. Please help me celebrate 7 more years of life; honor Sara and her family; and at the same time save lives. Currently over 108,000 Americans are waitlisted for transplants. I'm very grateful and fortunate for my organ donation, but afterward I learned that 18 Americans die every day waiting for an organ that never comes . Lets help stop that! I'm humbly asking for your tax deductable charitable gift.
I appreciate and thank you for your interest and support!
XO Lisa
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