January 2010 marks the launch of a year-long campaign called the Power of One that aims to inspire people to say "yes" to organ, eye, and tissue donation. Each month a different Power of One will be featured and celebrated.
- One person has the power to restore lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation
- One donor can save or enhance more than 50 lives
- One family can make the most courageous decision
- One hospital can make it possible for hundreds to have a second chance at life
- One story can inspire dozens to take action
The Power of One touches so many. It takes only ONE to inspire, save lives, create hope, offer comfort, and be a champion.
We each have the power to make a difference... one person at a time.
March: The Power of One Leader
This March, the “Power of One Leader” honors individuals who have made a profound impact on donation and celebrates the power every individual has to make a difference.
Dan Carratturo is an Assistant Nurse Manager on the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit at Harborview Medical Center and is an active leader for donation. With his commitment, more families are able to make an informed decision. Dan has mentored other nurses, actively cared for donor patients, and has fostered broad support for the good donation can bring. Through the dedication of leaders like Dan, organ, eye, and tissue donation becomes a smooth process that offers solace to grieving families and hope for waiting recipients.
Dan is one example of many that lead the charge for donation and make a difference everyday one by one.
Check out our blog every Tuesday and Thursday for more examples of the Power of One Leader.