“So Hope Will Live”: Saint Mary’s Hospital Honors Donate Life Month
April 23, 2025Categories: Events
On Wednesday, April 23, Saint Mary’s Hospital honored Donate Life Month with a walk at 12:30 p.m., and a flag raising at 4:00 p.m. The annual events emphasized the importance of Donate Life Month. Colleagues, leadership, and members of the New England Donor Services wore mostly blue and green. As a group they walked around the hospital to honor the impact of organ and tissue donations. The group also gathered in front of the hospital for the flag raising ceremony.
Saint Mary's colleagues celebrate Donate Life Month.
Saint Mary’s Chief Medical Officer, Husnain Kremalli, MD, Director of Safety, Quality and Performance Improvement, Stephanie Nelson, MSN, RN, and Chaplains Amy Mickolite and Judy Belemare shared a few words on what organ and tissue donation means to them. Angelo Bernardo of the New England Donor Services took the time to share the value donating life has on not only the person but their families.
Donate Life Month is observed annually in April to help raise awareness about donation, as well as encourage Americans to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors. Beyond raising awareness about donation, Donate Life Month honors those that have saved lives through their gift of donation. During this time, Saint Mary’s Hospital also recognizes our colleagues and staff who work closely with patients, families, and the organ donation community.
National Donate Life Month was established over 20 years ago in 2003. According to Donate Life America, more than 100,000 people are waiting on the national transplant waiting list for lifesaving organ transplants. In 2023, more than 46,000 organ transplants from 23,000 donors brought new life to patients and their families. One donor has the ability to save up to eight lives.
It was a beautiful day to walk in support of Donate Life Month. Check it out on our Instagram @saintmarysct.
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Saint Mary's colleagues attend Donate Life Month flag raising ceremony.
Donate Life flag at half-staff in respect to the late Pope Francis.
Saint Mary's Chief Medical Officer, Husnain Kremalli, MD, shares a few words at the Donate Life flag raising ceremony.