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About Jennifer

Jennifer Gelman is the director of Public and Professional Education for the Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland. She is responsible for creating and executing educational and awareness programs for LLF’s donor service area, along with overseeing the company’s volunteer program, the relationship with Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration and the organization’s Hospital Services department. With nearly seven years of experience in non-profit and cause-related marketing, on a national and local level, Jennifer is focused on raising awareness and creating an open dialogue about organ, eye and tissue donation throughout diverse communities the organization serves. Follow Jennifer on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jennifergelman

Facebook Partners with Donate Life America to Help Save Lives

Posted on May 1, 2012

This morning, Facebook announced it has partnered with Donate Life America to save lives! Facebook users can now share their decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor on their personal Timeline. To share your donor designation status, go to … Continue reading →

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Anne Arundel Medical Center Dedicates Donor Memorial Wall

Posted on April 27, 2012

On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis (AAMC) held a ceremony to unveil the newest addition to the hospital: a donor wall. The wall, entitled “Tree of Life,” honors those who gave the gift of life … Continue reading →

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Be Seen in Green Day 2012

Posted on March 19, 2012

The Living Legacy Foundation and Donate Life Maryland are gearing up for National Donate Life Month coming April 2012. Please join us by participating in these fun opportunities to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation! BE SEEN IN … Continue reading →

Posted in Clergy, Community Events, Community Outreach, Donate Life Maryland, Donate Life Month, Donor Families, Donor Hospitals, High School, LLF News, LLF Staff, MVA, Team Maryland, Transplant Hospitals, Transplant Recipients, Volunteers, Workplace Partner | Leave a comment

A New Look Online

Posted on March 16, 2012

The Living Legacy Foundation is proud to unveil an update to our website, www.thellf.org. The new design showcases Maryland organ and tissue donors and their families, as well as transplant recipients who are so grateful for the second chance at … Continue reading →

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100 Million in the U.S. now registered as organ and tissue donors

Posted on October 11, 2011

According to Donate Life America (DLA), a key goal set by the donation and transplant community in 2006 was achieved this month. The United States can now boast that 100 million Americans — roughly 42 percent of the adult population … Continue reading →

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A new determination: Ellie’s Story

Posted on October 11, 2011

Today, hundreds of thousands of men, women and children in the United States are in need of organ, cornea and tissue transplants to restore them to life, mobility and health.  Of those, more than 111,000 people, 20,000 of whom are … Continue reading →

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Happy National Volunteer Week

Posted on April 14, 2011

The week of April 10 -16 has been designated as National Volunteer week. This week recognizes the significant contributions volunteers make to the healthcare community. The Living Legacy Foundation is grateful for all of our volunteers all year round and … Continue reading →

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National Donor Sabbath 2010

Posted on November 12, 2010

When faced with the decision of organ and tissue donation during the trauma of a loved one’s death, a person’s religion suddenly becomes very important. As the decision is being made, the question often arises, “What is my religion’s stance … Continue reading →

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Medal of Honor for Organ Donation presented to two area hospitals for their commitment to saving lives through organ donation

Posted on November 4, 2010

Congratulations to Anne Arundel Medical Center and Frederick Memorial Hospital, who were honored last night with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medal of Honor for Organ Donation for substantially raising the organ donation rates of eligible donors … Continue reading →

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National Donate Life Month 2010 – A Huge Success!

Posted on May 14, 2010

Wow! I can’t believe National Donate Life Month is behind us. It sure was a busy month for the teams here at The Living Legacy Foundation.  From our calculations, LLF participated in 52 events in the community to raise awareness … Continue reading →

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