AHN Canonsburg holds flag raising

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AHN Canonsburg held its annual flag raising ceremony in honor of National Donate Life Month. [Courtesy of AHN]

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Sarah Lamone, left, a liver transplant recipient, shared her story at the AHN Canonsburg National Donate Life flag raising ceremony on April 15. At right is Kerry McCorkle, AHN Canonsburg nursing manager. [Courtesy of AHN]

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Allegheny Health Network’s Canonsburg Hospital recognized National Donate Life Month by hosting its annual flag raising ceremony on April 15. The event featured powerful stories of survival and heroism from organ transplant recipients and the families of organ donors. Among the speakers was Sarah Lamone, a liver transplant recipient from Weirton, W.Va.

According to the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), more than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for a transplant to save their lives. In Pennsylvania alone, more than 7,000 people are on the waiting list.

National Donate Life Month, celebrated every April, encourages more Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and recognizes those who have saved lives through donation.