http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180519/transplant-flag-signed-in-springfield-ahead-of-transplant-games-of-america By Tamara Browning Staff Writer Liver transplant survivor and athlete Ross Owens of Hillsboro on Saturday reminded fellow transplant athletes and others ahead of this summer’s Transplant Games of America what they had in common. “We’re going to show the world that...
Continue ReadingMy Favorite Place in Costa Rica is Probably Not Where You Think
I have been to Costa Rica 13 times at this point in my life, far and away my most visited international travel spot. There are many reasons I have traveled there so frequently, and stayed so long; the amazing surf,...
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Where to Store Estate Planning Documents
When my mother passed away in 2012 I was devastated. One of the last things I wanted to do was go through her estate documents and begin the process of getting all that in order. Fortunately, my mother was very...
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Surf and Serve
I have been surfing for almost 20 years now. One of the many amazing aspects of pursuing this sport, is that many of the good places to surf are in some the most interesting, and tropical, parts of our...
Continue ReadingPlanned Giving – Bequests
Of all the different ways and structures to make a planned gift, the most common is through a bequest. A bequest is usually done through one’s will and names a specific asset or assets to be transferred to the charity...
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Raising Backyard Chickens
More and more people are raising backyard chickens, but there’s a lot to consider before proceeding. Did you know that most hens can live 6 or more years (sometimes longer)? And although it does not have to take up a...
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Its Hive Time to Consider Beekeeping
If you’re into raising and keeping bees as I am, then you know its almost that time of year to get started if you’re going to be adding a new hive this year. Ordering bees has never been easier, and...
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As the husband of an educator, I am privileged to learn on a daily basis about the American educational system, including the many challenges that it faces. As my wife and I grieve over recent events in Parkland, including the...
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Second Chance Luncheon
The annual Second Chance Luncheon is coming up on Sunday, April 15th at noon at Boulder Ridge Country Club. This is a fundraising event for Transplant Life Illinois that raises awareness of the importance of organ, eye, tissue, bone marrow...
Continue ReadingLiving Organ Donors Meeting to Attempt Guinness World Record
One of the organizations that I support, and have the privilege of serving on the board of, is the Transplant Village, which is part of the Transplant Center of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. This April 21st, we are hosting ...
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