Transplant Games of America Event Outcomes

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1 Utah Lions Eye Bank Fall 2014 Transplant Games of America Event Outcomes The Utah Lions Eye Bank was honored to sponsor a bilateral corneal recipient to compete with Team Utah/Idaho in the Transplant Games of America (TGA) held in Houston, Texas, July 11th 15th. While weather in Houston was hot and humid as one might expect, this opportunity marked the first time corneal tissue recipients were invited to compete in the games alongside solid organ recipients and living donors. Corneal recipient, Fred Meaders from Ogden, Utah, won gold in both the singles bowling and golf partner events. Thirty-two teams comprised of recipients and living donors from across the United States competed vigorously in the following events: 5K, Badminton, Ballroom Dancing, Basketball, Bowling, Cornhole, Cycling, Golf, Darts, Racquetball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Poker, Tennis, Track & Field, Trivia, Virtual Triathlon, and Volleyball. With the final overall medal count for Team Utah/Idaho of: 45 Gold, 15 Silver, and 10 Bronze, eye bank staff members are extremely proud of Fred and all Team Utah/Idaho competitors as the team was able to win the Team Cup Award for the second time in two consecutive games! Please join us in congratulating all participants, sponsors, and especially, the donors and their families, who Continued page 2 Transplant Games of America pages 1-3 Dates to Remember page 4 Heart of the Lion page 4 Welcome New Eye Bank Team Members page 5 Friends of the Eye Bank page 6

2 page 2 Transplant Games of America - Event Outcomes made this possible for all who competed in the 2014 TGA. It is because of these precious gifts, this team of 19 can live life to the fullest and honor their donors by competing in the games. In fact, Team Utah/Idaho is so committed to honoring their donors, they already have their eyes set on winning the cup at the next TGA to be held in Cleveland in July More information can be found at: Gerald (left) and Lynn (right) Wayman Dr. Terry Box wins gold in 20K Cycling RESULTS SWIMMING Steven Baldridge, 3 Gold and 1 Bronze in 4 events Joe Frazier, Bronze in 100m Backstroke Gerald Wayman, 10 Gold medals in 10 different length events Lynn Wayman,10 Gold medals in 10 events Team of above swimmers won: Silver medal in the 4 x 50m Free Relay Bronze medal in the 4 x 50m Medley Relay CYCLING Dr. Terry Box, Gold medals, 5K Time Trial & 20K Road Race events DARTS Rick Lilly, Bronze medal in 501 SI/DO Barney Nelson, Gold medals, Cricket & 501 SI/DO events Jeff Norman, Silver medal in 501 SI/DO Nate Norman, Gold medal in 501 SI/DO TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS 4 x 100m Relay: Won Gold medal Brian Batt, Barney Nelson, Nate Norman, Brayden Seymour 4 x 400m Relay: Won Gold medal Ashton Arndt, Kelly Moorman, Barney Nelson, Brayden Seymour TRACK (various distances): Ashton Arndt, 2 Gold and 2 Silver in 4 events Steven Baldridge, Gold in 400m Dr. Terry Box, Silver in 1500m Kelly Moorman, Bronze in 1500m Race-Walk Barney Nelson, Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze in 4 events Nate Norman, Gold in 100m Neal Reese, 2 Bronze in 2 events Brayden Seymour, Gold in 800m SHOT PUT Nate Norman, Silver HIGH JUMP Brian Batt, Silver Nate Norman, Silver Rick Lilly hits three bulls eyes in darts LONG JUMP Steven Baldridge, Bronze Dr. Terry Box, Gold Nate Norman, Gold Brayden Seymour, Bronze

3 page 3 Transplant Games of America - Event Outcomes Continued SOFTBALL THROW Ashton Arndt, Silver 5K Ashton Arndt overall winner completing race in 18:39 Brayden Seymour, Gold in his age group Barney Nelson, Silver in his age group SINGLES BOWLING Bennie Lilly, Living Kidney Donor for his son, Gold Rick Lilly, Silver Fred Meaders, Gold Rick Lilly in singles bowling DOUBLES BOWLING Bennie Lilly, Gold Brian Batt (third from left) and Philip O Farrell (far right) win silver in Men s Doubles Tennis GOLF PARTNERS Fred Meaders, Gold GOLF SINGLES Joe Frazier, Silver MEN S DOUBLES TENNIS Brian Batt and Philip O Farrell, Silver MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS Brian Batt, Silver BASKETBALL Won Gold in the Recreation Division: Ashton Arndt, Joe Frazier, Rick Lilly,Barney Nelson, Nate Norman, Neal Reese, Gerald Wayman Bennie (left) and Rick (right) Lilly with Fred Meaders Fred Meaders (left) with good friend Rick Lilly (right) Bilateral cornea recipient, Fred Meaders, displaying his tools for victory Brayden Seymour serves one up in Volleyball Joe Frazier on the podium receiving his silver medal in Singles Golf Eye Bank Director, Chris Hanna (left), Fred Meaders (center), and Family Services Coordinator, Jordan Olson (right)

4 Dates to Remember page 4 Bereavement Support Groups: January 14 March 4, 2015 (Wednesday Evenings) 6:00 7:30 pm University of Utah College of Nursing, Annette Poulson Cumming Building 10 South 2000 East Salt Lake City, Utah January 14 March 4, 2015 (Wednesday Evenings) 5:30 7:00 pm University of Utah Parkway Health Center 145 West University Parkway Orem, Utah January 15 March 5, 2015 (Thursday Evenings) 6:00 7:30 pm UUHC Greenwood Health Center 7495 South State Street Salt Lake City, Utah To Register Call (801) or go to Heart of the Lion Courier Program Please join us in thanking the following Utah Lions for their support of the Heart of the Lion Courier Program by delivering precious eye tissue to local hospitals and surgery centers, April June Particpating Lion Number of Tissues Delivered Steve Anderson 1 Karen Barton 2 Shirley Bowe 2 Steve & Cindy Clinger 4 Lorraine Douglas 1 Carol Eisenburg 2 Steve Gibby 4 Elmer Inman 6 Particpating Lion Number of Tissues Delivered Lynn John 2 Debbi MacFarlane-Clayton 2 Sam Mascarenas 7 Jerry & Zella Millard 8 Jim Taylor 2 Joe Thompson 3 Nancy Whitley 4 Albert Woodmansee 7

5 page 5 ULEB Welcomes New Team Members Adriana Mora is originally from Redding, California. In her spare time she loves cooking and trying out new recipes. She loves the outdoors and spending time with her two little boys. Adriana is currently in the process of finishing her prerequisites for the RN program and would love to specialize in pediatrics. Kristi Grill joins the eye bank with 17 years experience in Ophthalmology from her time in Missouri and Texas. She was a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) and gradually transitioned into Marketing and Business Development roles. She and her husband relocated to Utah from Seattle one year ago, and she loves exploring the Salt Lake City area and meeting new people. Kristi is excited to be part of the Utah Lions Eye Bank team. Sharron Johnson comes to ULEB with 9 years of tissue banking experience having worked for Intermountain Donor Services. She has many interests including volunteering, reading, hiking and camping. She is happiest hiking in Millcreek or Southern Utah with one of her three dogs. Sharron is married and has a daughter along with her three dogs and three cats. April Edwards is from Kaysville, Utah, and excitedly joins the Utah Lions Eye Bank team. She received her Bachelor s Degree in Art History with an emphasis in Italian language and a Minor in both Psychology and Anthropology. She loves ballet, of which she was a participant for 15 years and is constantly singing and listening to music. April has a passion for travel, learning about cultures, and trying new foods. She is a voracious reader and finds the most joy in laughing and spending time with family and friends.

6 UTAH LIONS EYE BANK John A. Moran Eye Center University of Utah Health Sciences Center 65 Mario Capecchi Drive Salt Lake City, Utah Demonstrate Your Commitment to Saving Sight: Friends of the Eye Bank The Utah Lions Eye Bank thanks the following individuals for their generous financial donations from April June 2014: Anita & Sylvan Alcabes LaDon & Dietrich Gehmlich Shirley Johnson Jacqueline Shiplet Dr. Ray W. & Bonnie Lou Alvord Dee Ann Gornichec Paul Kilpatrick Raymond T. & Bar Dee Stein Gene Barnes Edward Hughes James Lougy Gordon and Barbara Whiting Gary Biarsky Daniel & Barbara Hurlbutt Sherry Mitchell Stephen & Nancy Williams Norma H. Boshard Hyde Park Lions Club Gary & Roslyn S. Nelson Judith & Phillip Yeates Richard & Sharon Bretzing Mary Diane Jensen Robert J.I. & Nancy L. Oliver Kay Yengich Dennis & Carma Ewing Thomas and Wendy Johnson Kent & Diana Secrist Memorial Gifts Ramona Demery In Memory of Darl & Wilma Hansen Marilyn E. Domenick In Honor of Tom Johnson John F. & Marilyn N. Hamner In Honor of Charles B. Hamner Jose Preciado In Memory of Greg Zenger Barbara Tingey In Memory of Casey & Lloyd Marble Barbara Varner In Memory of Elton Varner Arla Zabolotney In Memory of Paul Zabolotney Please use the enclosed envelope to make a donation in memory of, or in honor of, someone you love. Thank you for your generosity.