MercyOne Genesis and Iowa Donor Network Honor the Gift of Life With Flag-Raising

In honor of National Donate Life Month, MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center and the Iowa Donor Network will raise the Donate Life flag to celebrate those who have chosen to share the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation.

The flag-raising ceremony will be held on Monday, April 7, at 12:30 p.m. at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center, 1227 E. Rusholme St., Davenport. The flagpole is located on the East Rusholme St. side. The public is welcome to attend and share their own experiences with organ and tissue donations.

The event will feature a poignant program led by MercyOne Chaplain Tami Bogosian, who will help raise the Donor Flag. This will be followed by a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who have generously given the ultimate gift of life and to acknowledge the recipients of these life-changing donations. 

MercyOne Genesis Donation data:

• Five organ donors contributed seven organs to the transplant patients.

• 41 tissue donors. 

• One tissue donor can impact anywhere from 50-300 lives.