Donate Life Month -- April 2015

The month of April is designated as National Donate Life Month. Various activities take place each year in the month of April to encourage individuals to register as Organ, Eye, & Tissue Donors. This year the Scott City Rams Baseball Team and the Lady Rams Softball Team participated in a "Playing 4 Life" game on April 23, 2015 in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Mid-America Transplant Services (MTS) & Organ Donation. Together, the two teams helped in raising over $3000.00 to support MTS. Ray's of Kelso joined efforts to raise funds & awareness for Organ Donation in memory of local organ donor Dominic Hooper with a benefit night on April 17th where 20% of sales ($412.60) was donated to MTS. Several businesses in the Scott City and Kelso areas have also helped play a part in awareness by displaying ribbons throughout the month of April to support Organ Donation. Burger King and The Bank of Missouri, both of Scott City, promoted awareness by wearing Donate Life t-shirts on April 17th 2015. The City of Scott City MO issued a proclamation declaring April of every year Organ Donation Month and specifically the 3rd Friday of every April as Organ Donation Day. Students of Scott City High School displayed green ribbons on their vehicles in honor of their classmate and friend Dominic.

The Dominic Hooper family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all who helped with these events during National Donate Life Month. Your donations and contributions will benefit both the Donor and Recipient Families in our local area. You have truly made a difference in the lives of others. We are very proud to be a part of such a wonderful community and blessed to have so many friends and family who have supported and encouraged us. We truly appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you for supporting a cause so near and dear to our hearts!