“Funny first.” That’s how Seatac man, Emmett Dobbs, 81, is described by his adult children, Dana and Derek Dobbs. “You could never catch him at a loss for words,” Derek added. Emmett was a witty, light-hearted, social man who loved a good steak and people watching at the local mall. He had diabetes and high […]
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A father’s transplant journey inspires daughter’s nursing career: ‘I was becoming a nurse without even knowing it’
My parents were well known by the surgeons at this point, with my parents having over half a dozen surgeries between them and my dad on the list for a kidney transplant. After one appointment for my mom, a surgical nurse, Vicki, followed us out and asked a few simple questions of my dad, including […]
Read More »The Support Spot: Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month April is National Donate Life Month. It was established in 2003 by Donate Life America and is observed each year as a way to encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those who have saved and enhanced lives through the gift of donation. To learn […]
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