Sammamish Forum November 11
November 10, 2009
By Administrator
Consider organ
donation
As November begins, we all begin to think about the holidays around the corner. There is food to be made, family to be invited, and gifts to be bought. But what if the greatest gift of all was not found in a store? What if the greatest gift was the gift of life?
Every one of us has this gift to give. Through organ, eye and tissue donation, we can give the greatest gift of all and it doesn’t cost a dime.
The extraordinary gift of a big breath of air for someone waiting for lungs; of seeing for the first time for someone who needs cornea replacement; to walk without a limp for someone who needs an ACL knee repair.
My family was able to give the gift of life through my husband Ken. Ten years ago, he died in an accident and the comfort it brings to me still – knowing that his heart and other vital organs/tissue/cornea have improved or even saved the lives of others brings a peace beyond imagination.
Our own lives have been changed positively today as much from the donation process as we were negatively impacted by Ken’s loss.
So grateful we are that we remain a part of the mission to donate life.
Organ, eye and tissue donation is more than a gift — it is an extraordinary way to help another human. One organ, eye and tissue donor can save or enhance the lives of more than 50 people.
This holiday season; make your donor designation the top of your gift list.
Ask others to do the same for you. Share your decision with family and friends, and encourage others to register to an organ, eye, and tissue donor at www.DonateLifeToday.com. What better gift could you possibly give?
Elaine Morse
Sammamish
Barricades are needed
This is in response to the article in the Nov. 4 Sammamish Review titled “Why connect?”
Julie James is quoted as saying the barricade is a “stupid obstacle in my neighborhood.” While I can understand that there are times that the barricade seems inconvenient, as long as it is there the children walking to school will be safe.
With the lack of site distance at that barricade, removing it for convenience will most likely result in tragedy. The road the barricade is on is not finished and does not have sidewalks the full length of it.
As for the inconvenience of having to drop her five children off at three different schools, perhaps she should put them on the buses supplied by the district and therefore saving herself the commute completely.
Lori Barnett
Sammamish
Review was right
Thank you, Sammamish Review for your editorial regarding city communication. I think the city invests a good deal of time, energy and resources in soliciting input, explaining plans, making themselves available, etc.
You got it just right when you pointed out that “some citizens are simply lazy.”
Ken Smith
Sammamish
Thanks to donors
Jimmy Fund Golf extends a heartfelt thank you to the organizers and sponsors of the annual Christopher S. Elliot Memorial Golf Tournament held Oct. 2 at The Golf Club at Newcastle. A special thanks goes to Dellann Elliot, of Sammamish, who organized the eighth annual event.
The many participants and sponsors helped raise critical funds in memory of Christopher S. Elliot to support lifesaving cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
This year marks the 27th year of Jimmy Fund Golf, one of the largest organized golf programs for charity in the country. Tournaments are established and organized by volunteers who create these events to combine their love for golf with their desire to support the fight against cancer.
The annual Christopher S. Elliot Memorial Golf Tournament was one of the many golf tournaments that will be held in 2009 to raise funds for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber. Nearly $70 million has been raised by these dedicated volunteers since 1983.
Nancy Rowe
Director, Jimmy Fund Golf
Reporting was off
I must raise issue with the reporting on the city of Sammamish community meetings about removing barricades. (‘Why Connect?’ by J. B. Wogan.)
I attended the meeting on Oct. 28, missing my mother-in-law’s birthday to do my duty as a 17-year citizen of Sammamish. Of the six tables of eight-10 people each, only one person was adamant about removing barriers.
The rest of the participants presented thoughtful and reasoned priorities for review of connectivity. In every case, safety was the the number one concern and maintaining the character of the neighborhoods the second.
In addition, many participants asked that connectivity be expanded to include pedestrian, bicycle and even public transportation, not just cars.
I hope that the next time the citizens of Sammamish exercise their right to participate in their government, the Sammamish Review will be more balanced in its coverage.
Halima Thea Levkovitz
Sammamish
Consider organ donation
As November begins, we all begin to think about the holidays around the corner. There is food to be made, family to be invited, and gifts to be bought. But what if the greatest gift of all was not found in a store? What if the greatest gift was the gift of life?
Every one of us has this gift to give. Through organ, eye and tissue donation, we can give the greatest gift of all and it doesn’t cost a dime.
The extraordinary gift of a big breath of air for someone waiting for lungs; of seeing for the first time for someone who needs cornea replacement; to walk without a limp for someone who needs an ACL knee repair.
My family was able to give the gift of life through my husband Ken. Ten years ago, he died in an accident and the comfort it brings to me still – knowing that his heart and other vital organs/tissue/cornea have improved or even saved the lives of others brings a peace beyond imagination.
Our own lives have been changed positively today as much from the donation process as we were negatively impacted by Ken’s loss.
So grateful we are that we remain a part of the mission to donate life.
Organ, eye and tissue donation is more than a gift — it is an extraordinary way to help another human. One organ, eye and tissue donor can save or enhance the lives of more than 50 people.
This holiday season; make your donor designation the top of your gift list.
Ask others to do the same for you. Share your decision with family and friends, and encourage others to register to an organ, eye, and tissue donor at www.DonateLifeToday.com. What better gift could you possibly give?
Elaine Morse
Sammamish
Barricades are needed
This is in response to the article in the Nov. 4 Sammamish Review titled “Why connect?”
Julie James is quoted as saying the barricade is a “stupid obstacle in my neighborhood.” While I can understand that there are times that the barricade seems inconvenient, as long as it is there the children walking to school will be safe.
With the lack of site distance at that barricade, removing it for convenience will most likely result in tragedy. The road the barricade is on is not finished and does not have sidewalks the full length of it.
As for the inconvenience of having to drop her five children off at three different schools, perhaps she should put them on the buses supplied by the district and therefore saving herself the commute completely.
Lori Barnett
Sammamish
Review was right
Thank you, Sammamish Review for your editorial regarding city communication. I think the city invests a good deal of time, energy and resources in soliciting input, explaining plans, making themselves available, etc.
You got it just right when you pointed out that “some citizens are simply lazy.”
Ken Smith
Sammamish
Thanks to donors
Jimmy Fund Golf extends a heartfelt thank you to the organizers and sponsors of the annual Christopher S. Elliot Memorial Golf Tournament held Oct. 2 at The Golf Club at Newcastle. A special thanks goes to Dellann Elliot, of Sammamish, who organized the eighth annual event.
The many participants and sponsors helped raise critical funds in memory of Christopher S. Elliot to support lifesaving cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
This year marks the 27th year of Jimmy Fund Golf, one of the largest organized golf programs for charity in the country. Tournaments are established and organized by volunteers who create these events to combine their love for golf with their desire to support the fight against cancer.
The annual Christopher S. Elliot Memorial Golf Tournament was one of the many golf tournaments that will be held in 2009 to raise funds for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber. Nearly $70 million has been raised by these dedicated volunteers since 1983.
Nancy Rowe
Director, Jimmy Fund Golf
Reporting was off
I must raise issue with the reporting on the city of Sammamish community meetings about removing barricades. (‘Why Connect?’ by J. B. Wogan.)
I attended the meeting on Oct. 28, missing my mother-in-law’s birthday to do my duty as a 17-year citizen of Sammamish. Of the six tables of eight-10 people each, only one person was adamant about removing barriers.
The rest of the participants presented thoughtful and reasoned priorities for review of connectivity. In every case, safety was the the number one concern and maintaining the character of the neighborhoods the second.
In addition, many participants asked that connectivity be expanded to include pedestrian, bicycle and even public transportation, not just cars.
I hope that the next time the citizens of Sammamish exercise their right to participate in their government, the Sammamish Review will be more balanced in its coverage.
Halima Thea Levkovitz
Sammamish
Other Stories of Interest: Barricades
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