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Our Mission Gift of Life is a national model for the support, awareness andsuccess of organ, eye and tissue donation through education, mentoring andcollaboration with partners and individuals in the transplant community.

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TRANSPLANT MENTORS

R E C O R D G I V I N GTHEN & NOW G O S E E D O

Our Vision All transplantneeds are met in everycommunity served.

FWELCOMEIncoming Board Members:Chris Crenshaw Sysco Food Serviceof Kansas City

Transplant RecipientPhyllis Leach Hallmark CardsRecipient Family MemberJody Olson, MDThe University of Kansas Health System

Incoming 2019 Officers:David Kling, PresidentPeter McHugh, Vice PresidentJackie Russell, Secretary Vicki Graft, Treasurer

Gift of Life is 20, an age when people are viewed as almost adult, in the prime of life,figuring out who they are, smack dab in the middle of making vital, critical decisions aboutwhat’s next. The number 20 is a marker—a score. It is 20/20 normal vision and 20/20 hindsight—the ability to see only afterwards how things turned out. If we were Google search-ing, we would read “What I would tell my 20-year old self.” If we were playing a parlor game,it would be “Twenty Questions”. If we were driving on a highway with a CB radio, we wouldask “10-20”, code language for “What’s Your Location?”This edition of Joy of Living celebrates the life-giving decisions and accomplishments of Gift of Life’s first 20 years, and you who have given so unselfishly during that time. As webegin Gift of Life’s second twenty year score, we’re taking the opportunity to pause, reflect,listen and learn, working on strategic planning, succession planning, and board governance

to continue Gift of Life’s history, strong community, organizationalculture and accomplishments while envisioning how to educateeven more students about the life-saving benefits of organ andtissue donation, how to support more patients and families on a transplant journey, and how to honor loved ones and donor families in a safe and caring place. Your gifts of $20, $200,$2,000 or more will support this work.We are grateful for you and your gifts.With gratitude,Janet BurtonInterim Executive Director

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Kathy Christenson Kris Drake

Jameson Forster, MD Betse Gage, MD

Jean GartenDoug Geenens, DO Nate & Kim Harbur

Gail McRorieGreg Muehlebach, MD

Anne Peterson Al Ross, MD

Renee SheltonBrad Warady, MD

IN 1998, Gift of Life started in the basement of co-founders Kim andNate Harbur. On August 29th, seven of thirteen original foundingboard members were recognized for their dedication to Gift of Life.

Their presence was a reminder of how far Gift of Life has come…andhow far the organization continues to go.*

• •Celebrating 20 Years! GOSEEDO 2018

GIFT OF LIFEFOUNDINGBOARD OFDIRECTORS

LOCATED on the west side of The Stowers Institute for Medical Research is the “Joie de Vivre,” abronze sculpture by California artist,Richard MacDonald. The sculpture is the centerpiece of the Gift of LifeFountain which was dedicated in2000 to honor organ and tissuedonors. The fountain also recognizesfinancial contributors that have donated $50,000 or more to Gift of Life.*

Leadership GiftsPhillip & Janet ShortViracor EurofinsHall Family FoundationJohn W. & Effie E. SpeasMemorial Trust,Bank of America Olathe Medical CenterJohn & Nell Bowen

1) Gift of Life Founding Board of Directorsfrom left to right: Nate Harbur, Anne Peterson,Kathy Christenson, Dr. Jamie Forster, KrisDrake, Dr. Doug Geenens, Kim Harbur.

2) Harper Word (center) is a sixth grader whoconcluded the evening by delivering an inspira-tional speech about why people should becomeorgan donors. Standing by her side are herparents, brother and grandparents.

Nate & Kim HarburDan LoweSam Price Family FoundationCharlie Smith & Stella QuiasonJamie & Jo ForsterDonald & Adele HallRensen House of Lights

Community Health CharitiesWilliam G. McGowan Charitable FundCarroll BurgerMidwest Transplant NetworkUniversity of Kansas Health System

2 0 Y E A R S !T H E N & N O W1998 annual budget $7,0002018 annual budget $500,000

2003 completed 20 high school classroom presentations in3 schools2018 completed 657 high school classroom presentationsin 115 schools

2005 Gift of Life moved to the Cloverleaf Office Park &hired Keith Anderson as the first Executive Director.2018 Gift of Life has six employees & 175 volunteers

2009 the Transplant Mentors program began and assisted30 families.To date, Gift of Life has mentored 650 families from 26states.

2010 was the first annual Golf Fore Life Isabelle Ellis Me-morial Classic, 36 golfers participated2018 SOLD OUT with 144 golfers

GOSEEDORECORD GIVING!

Luke Harbur closes GOSEEDOwith his account of how receiv-ing a liver transplant has saved and transformed his life.

GOSEEDO Planning TeamEvent Chairs Jo Forster & Pam McHughCatering Captain & First Mate Kathy & Dave KratofilInvitation DesignDan AumanAuction TeamTerry & Sid Garrison Gail G. Dicus & Jim YarringtonAdele HochDave & Lydia Jeter David & Jeri Kling Dr. Jody & Angel Olson20 Year Celebration VideoMedia & PR DepartmentThe University of KansasHealth System

AuctioneersKevin Iseman & Col. Kent Jursch

Mark your calendars for 2019 GOSEEDOSaturday April 20. 2019The Grand Hall at Power & Light

A Message from the Drake FamilyYou never know where life will take you and what is aroundthe next curve on the road of life. The road twists and turnswhile the road rises with mountain top highs and falls into the cavernous lows as we travel on life’s journey. The lowscan be tough to endure. The loss of Aaron was one of themajor lows in our lives.

The impact of the Harbur’s decision to create a vibrant organization and advance the mission of saving those whoare waiting for an organ has changed more lives than we will ever know. We want to thank the Harbur family from the bottom of our hearts for their selfless gift to us all!

FONDLY, KRIS DRAKE & FAMILY

A Message from the Harbur FamilyStarting Gift of Life was our way of saying “thank you” for the gift we “receivedfrom the Drake family that saved our son, Luke. Two little boys, Luke and Aaron,one big story. No one could have anticipated the impact that Melody and KrisDrake’s decision to donate Aaron’s liver to Luke would have on us and on ourcommunity.

Gift of Life continues to be a place where we support and save one life at a timethrough education and mentoring. We create a space where heartfelt storiesare told. We create a space where hope becomes a reality and lives are savedand enhanced.

Twenty years is a long time. We did not walk this path alone: all of you walkedwith us…and for the journey we have taken together…we thank each of you.

WITH GRATITUDE, NATE & KIM HARBUR

Event co-chairs Pam McHugh (left) &Jo Forster (right)

IN 2002, the first GOSEEDO offered three tours. This year GOSEEDO offeredthirteen “Best Of” tours from the past. Tours included: Airline History Museum;Annedore’s Fine Chocolates; Piano jazz with Joe Cartwright; Cinder Block Brewery;

Classic Cup; Kansas City Ballet; KC Gangster Tour; KC Mounted Patrol; KC Strings;Original Juan Specialty Foods; Quixotic; J. Rieger & Co.; Unruh Furniture.

After the tours concluded, 425 guests flocked tothe after-party at The Grand Hall in downtownKansas City. Dr. Sean Kumer, President of theBoard of Directors, gave the opening remarks.Jo Forster & Pam McHugh, event co-chairs,thanked the GOSEEDO planning team. Jo intro-duced the event’s Honorary Chairs, The DrakeFamily and the Harbur Family.Kris & Melody Drake’s 8-year-old son, Aaron,died from an allergic reaction while on a family vacation. They made the decision forAaron to become an organ donor. Luke Harburreceived Aaron’s liver and was transplanted at

eleven-months-old. Kim and Nate founded the Gift of Life twenty years ago becauseof the gift they received from the Drake family. Members from each family came to the podium to share their perspectives thatrelated to the transplant story. At the end of the auction, Carroll Burger matchedup to $20,000 for the cash contributions during “Share the Gift”. Thank you tothe seventy-five volunteers, sponsors, as well as those who donated auctionitems. GOSEEDO netted $175,736, a record giving day!*

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•Transplant Mentors & Life Savers

Moving ForwardThe Transplant Mentors program has partnered with the University of Kansas Health

System for an academic study. The first of its kind, the study will focus on correlatingmentorship with transplant patients and their health outcomes. Gift of Life continues to

be a place where there is support and work to save one life at a time through education andmentoring; a place where stories can be told; a place where hope becomes a reality.

Thanks to State Representative Steve Cookson and the Governor’s Organ Donation Council. OnJuly 6th, Gov. Mike Parson signed House Bill 2129 seeking to increase education opportunitieson organ, eye and tissue donation for high school students in Missouri. Under the law, when astate or nationally recognized organization requests to make a presentation on organ, eye andtissue donation, the school board must allow thirty minutes for the presentation. The goal is forschool boards to recognize the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation education andthen take action.

In response to the bill, the marketing firm VML and the Media & Public Relations Department at The University of Kansas Health System have partnered with Gift of Life and donated servicesto create an online version of the Gift of Life, Life Savers high school classroom program. Theonline program, “Learn Life Savers”, will be accessible to teachers beginning August 2019.*

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2018 Events

2018 Life Savers Rally

The Golf Fore Life Isabelle Ellis Memorial Clas-sic celebrated its ninth year at St. AndrewsGolf Club with a sold out attendance of 144

golfers. Isabelle died at the age of three waiting fora heart transplant. Chris Ellis closed the evening bysharing his gratitude for this milestone and his op-timism because of this heartfelt event. The golftournament netted $25,000. Thank-you to all whohelped make this special day possible!*

Life Savers Rally Planning TeamShelley & Cameron EliasJo ForsterMichelle HendricksonKathy KratofilPatrick KumerSam LoughmillerPam McHugh

Golf Fore LifePlanning TeamDan & Sherri Doherty, ChairsEvelyn ClarkJim DayMichele DeMossChris EllisNate HarburMike HatchJeff Rock

- Students exit the Life Savers Rally wearing Life Savers sunglasses

- Turner High School receives the Life Savers Achievement of Excellence Award

- Gift of Life staff with heart recipients (center Collin Kobelja & Taylor Givens

- Andy Donnelly Transplant MentorsManager (center), with volunteersTerry & Karen Swope

- Tammy Rock (left) and Kim Harbur(right) stand with Missouri Gov.Mike Parson and Rep. Steve Cookson& the newly signed House Bill 2129

On Nov. 6th, this year’s Life Savers Rally was held at Rockhurst High School. The ralliesare designed to provide information about organ, eye and tissue donation to the students

and to inspire them to take that message back to their schools, friends and family. 450 individuals attended this inspirational event.

Taylor Givens and Collin Kobelja, fell in love five years after receiving heart transplants onthe same day in the same hospital. Now they are getting married! They joined us from Washington, DC., to share their incredible story.

Dr. Jennifer Heimes, Saint Luke’s Health System, shared her inspiring journey to become aheart transplant surgeon.

Jamie Allen explained that watching her father on dialysis led to her decision to donate oneof her kidneys to him. Her father, JD McConnell, expressed his gratitude to his daughter forher life saving gift.

Donor spouse, Kari Driskell shared how “one moment” changed her family’s life forever,when her husband Coach Eric Driskell actually became an organ donor.

The recipient of the Life Savers Achievement of Excellence was awarded to Turner HighSchool. Last semester they organized an assembly for seniors about the importance oforgan, eye and tissue donation. And immediately following the assembly they also hosted abone marrow drive! Hats off to Turner High School.*

ISABELLE ’S LEGACY

CHEERS TO 20 YEARS!

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Community PartnersContributors who have committed to giving a minimum of $5,000 for three consecutive yearsDan & Sherri DohertyJerry & Donna EllerbuschIn Memory of DeborahJo & Jamie Forster, MDMike & Vicki GraftNate & Kim HarburAlix & Sean Kumer, MDOlathe Medical CenterJim & Teresa SorlieThe University of KansasHealth SystemViracor Eurofins

Gifts $25,000 & AboveThe University of KansasHealth SystemViracor EurofinsVML

Gifts $10,000-$24,999Dan Auman, Auman MackCarroll BurgerHall Family FoundationSam Price Family FoundationRensen House of LightsTom & Wendy RensenhouseVenture West Development LLC

Gifts $5,000-$9,999Children's Mercy Hospitals & ClinicsLouetta M. Cowden FoundationDan & Sherri DohertyDonna & Jerry EllerbuschJo & Jamie Forster, MDMichael & Vicki GraftNate & Kim HarburPat & Joan JaegerDavid & Jeri KlingAlix & Sean Kumer, MDDonald & Wanda LahnMidwest Transplant NetworkOlathe Medical CenterAngel & Jody Olson, MDPBAJ Management LLCShort Family FoundationDrs. Charlie Smith & Stella QuiasonSorlie Family FoundationSpan Construction & Engineering, Inc.

Gifts $2,500 - $4,999Patty & Terry AdamsBear & Bear Associates, LPBlue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas CityPam BrunkUlla BrunkDrs. Bill Chase & Betse GageCrawl for Cancer, Inc.Kris & Cathy DrakeMelynda & Mike HatchDavid & Lydia JeterKansas Gas Service, a Division of ONE Gas, Inc.ProCorp ImagesDavid & Carole RoemerRotary Club of Overland ParkDavid W. Russell Family Charitable FundTim Schmitt, MDStrickland Construction

Sunbelt RentalsJohn & Becky Turner

Gifts $1,000-$2,499Ahern RentalsAnonymousDiane & Steve AzorskyBank of America Matching GiftsBeach Blinds, Draperies & MoreGlen & Jean BeattyDavid & Vicki Block, Block & Company RealtorsJoe & Kelly BoehMack & Kim BowenMarshaun ButlerButler ManufacturingThe Colbert ShowCommerce BankCommunity Health CharitiesCompAlliance Managed CareJim & Karen DayGail G. Dicus & Jim YarringtonBetsy Donnelly & Greg PittsDynamic FastenerChris & Amanda EllisFairway Independent Mortgage Co.Tom & Mary FrahmHilda FuentesMary Lou Garton TrustTodd & Cindy GeimanDonald HallElizabeth & Kyle HartAndy & Tammy HeathMichele & Rich Hendrickson, MDAmy HoneycuttBill HorakEric & Charlene HughesDoug & Molly HundleyImaginative Consulting GroupRosalyn & Howard JacobsonJB ConstructionAmanda & Brad Koffman, MDScott & Brenda MattiviJack & Terri McDonnellJerry & Karen MeisenheimerVicki & Greg Muehlebach, MDNetwork For GoodOMNI Human Resources ManagementKathleen & Randy ParkerThe Parmelee FoundationKeith & Margi PencePES SteelAnne PetersonDrs. Leah & Louis RidgwayTammy & Jeff RockRoot LaboratorySteve Silverstein, MDChad & Sarah SmithSosland FoundationSarah & Jeff StantonBob & Meta Watson

Gifts $500-$999AJ's Seafood & Oyster BarJeffrey & Cathy AlpertBill AmendGena Bardwell & Tony TrippKurt & Terri BaumgartnerScott & Andrea Boeh-SheridanJohn & Nell BowenPam & Mark Brandsted, MDJim & Carol BurrowsJanet & Jay BurtonCommunityAmerica Credit Union

The Cope FamilyJuliana CraneMatt & Amber CrawleyCrossroads HotelMichele & Brian DeMossWinston Dunn, MDDunn Family FoundationShelley & Sam EliasKellie & David ElliottSeth & Megan EulerJan & Larry FinnFirst State Bank & Trust Co.Dave & Amy FischbachFusion eBankingAmy & Jim GabrielSid & Terry GarrisonLowell & Teresa GhoseyTeri & Keith GloverMichelle GoodJim & Tina GrayJim & Rachel GrilliotRex HenochWilliam & Irma Lou HirschAdele HochJay & Jill HodgeLisa & Mike HolleronJohn & Jeanni HrabalIntegrity AdvisoryCheryl JerniganDwight & Darlene JeterJJs RestaurantKansas City RoyalsJoy KearneyKathy & David KratofilJeff & Kathy KumerJeff Larkin DDSLegacy DevelopmentDrs. Alisa Likhitsup & Atip ViyakornvilasLynne Matile Real EstateGolda MayerPeter & Pam McHughLarry & Peggy McMillinAnn MillerGrant MillerPhil & Janet MillerCraig MorganMorris AppraisalDylan MortimerJyoti MukharjiMichael & Barbie NolteFred & Linda O'HalloranLyman & Sally OttDiane RavisJennifer & Mark Reintjes, MDCindy & Dennis ReynoldsRuth Rider-SeckDan RoemerSteve & Eunice RuttingerPat & Jane ShelleyChristy & Patrick SirridgeMark SmithDavid & Rachel Sosland, MDJosh SpexarthDan & Lisa StalpMilt & Anne StraderStacey & Debi StrangeRob & Connie WaldropBarbara & Bradley Warady, MDTom Watson Enterprises, LLCJerry & Janice WeaverDan & Joan WelchVictor & Susan Wilson

Gifts Up to $499Mark & Pattie Abbiatti

Accessibility Solutions Roger & Nancy AdrianNick AguilarMatt AhernsRev. Ardon & Edith AlbrechtChris & Shelly AlejosScott & Sarah AligoAmazon SmileLeslie AndersonGayle & Darlene ArasmithGwynne ArasmithMargo Armstrong, DCVictor & Betty ArnaudBrian & Renee Arnaud FogleRichard & Cindy AsquithEd AssenheimerAmy AusmusLucille AvondetAdolfo & Angela AyalaBaader Linco, Inc.Alison BallLaDonna BalleyThe BARRachael & Melvyn BeltranBenevity Community Impact FundJohn BennettTerry BensonEleanor Ann BerkleyJan BishopRobin & Linda BlackTyson BlattnerBluestemBrandt BolandRenee & Barbara BollierDouglas & Debra BoxMary BradfordErnie BrandiDavid & Sondra BranhamBread & Butter ConceptsBRIDorothy & Hugh BrownDeitra BrownleeStan BryneKathy BurnettJohn BurnsMichael BurnsPete & Cindy BurtonKathleen BurtonBushnell Outdoor ProductsSteve ButlerSteven & Anita ByersCafe Provence & French MarketCafe SebastienneJeannie CarlsonJohn & Mary CarmanJerri CarrollChad & Sheryl ChadwickLarry & Bonnie ChaneyChateau Avalon HotelElaine ClaiborneGeorge & Renate ClarkRussell ClarkErnie & Janet ClaudelClayborn & AssociatesH.D. & Clara ClebergKimberlie & Gavin ClymaLydia Jo & Richard CollinsSherri ConnerConsolidated CommunicationsFoundationLinda CookGeorge & Nikki CookDennis CordrayCorvino Supper ClubWilliam & Patricia Cox

Andrew & LaNeta CrightonRalph CrumrineAndrew & Nancy CullenRoger Davis &Elizabeth McLeod

Sharon & Michael DavisLouise & Heywood DavisTom & Winnie DavisDouglas & Nancy DeBergDesigns in Metal by Margo ManningFrank & Molly DevocelleTracy DoaneAndy & Tiffany DonnellyBlane DotroTim & Kelsey DrakeSeth & Patricia DraperDST Systems, Inc. Matching Gifts ProgramTodd & Susan DublinPhil DuncanFred & Cathy DunmireDurrie VisionKenneth EadesSandy EdwardsRob & Elizabeth EdwardsDavid & Barbara EllingMark EllisChris ElserMary Lou & Dave EulerDrs. Scott & Ruth EveloffEvolve Paleo ChefTom & Joyce FalseyMary Kaye FaubionRobert & Helen FenlonFinan ChiropracticCarole FischerDon & Laurie FisherFM Global FoundationJill FrascoSandy & Mike FreundDoug FrostFry Orthodontic SpecialistsDuke & Barbara FryeFull Circle Enterprises, LLCH.E. Gaines & Linda ThornbrughEd GallinaTom & Laurie GarberGarmin International, Inc.Phil GarrisonMark & Sarah GibbsLindy GlassEdward GoldsteinElliott & Linda GoldsteinGomers of KansasGrand Street CafeSheryl & Fred GranvilleSusan & Lane GreenMaureen GreenspanDave & Laurie GuyotSusan HaakeKaren HallouerHall's Crown CenterMyron HanniganElizabeth HappeDrew & Mieke HarburMiles & Meri HarburCole HarburLuke HarburSusan HarperPaul HarreRichard Hart, MDHealth Benefit ProfessionalsNancy & Joel HealyLarry HedlundDenny & Roxie Henderson

Katherine HernandezJames & Barbara HerzogPatti HillDallas & Dee HoffmanHerbert & Sammye HossAnn & Ronald HronDeborah HuntSharon Hunter-PutschGinger IrelandThomas & Ernestine IsemanKevin & Tricia IsemanMary IsemanJ. GilbertsJ. Rieger & CompanyJoe & Sally JacksonStuart JacksonTed & Kim JacquesMike & Andrea JensenHaumana & Luke JohannsenDeanna JohnsonAudrey JonesMarcia JonesRick & Joanie JornJune & Kendall McDonaldScott & Sonya JuryStacy & Rick KaiserKrista KaniesKansas City Ballet CompanyKansas City ZooMike & Diane KatlinKC Hopps Ltd.KC Steak Co.KC Wine Co.Dave & Regan KendleKendra Scott JewelryJim & Sharon KenneyCliff & Pam KeyesKyle & Tina KingTom & Debbie KingScott KoehlerDenise & Charles KoonseDavid & Michelle KratofilDeborah & Warren KrausRussell & Kim KrohnMary Jane & Thomas KuruczVince LaraMeg & Jeffrey LarkinCarrie LarsonGrant LarsonTom LaughlinPhyllis LeachThe Legends at Village West &RED Development

Hale & Phyllis LentzTodd & Laura LenzGary LezakColby LittleEllen LongBarbara LootsSam & Glenna LoughmillerLouie's Wine DiveDon & Barbara LunaDavid & Nancy LuppesBetty LutzMainstream BoutiqueJim & Terri MaloneyMammoth LiveGreg & Karen ManskerIrene MarcusSaul & Kaylah Marquez, Escape KCDaniel & Noi MarshMarc MatneyKenneth & Carol MatzdorfRonald & Diane MatzdorfLarry & Kathleen Matzdorf

Thank you to our contributors for sharing your joy, time and resources!

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2018 Gift of LifeBoard of Directors:Sean Kumer, MD – PresidentDavid Kling – Vice PresidentMichele Hendrickson – SecretaryVicki Graft – TreasurerSherri DohertyJan FinnHilda FuentesTerry Garrison Nate Harbur, JDScott MattiviPete McHughJackie RussellMichael TracyVictor Wilson

Howard & Vicky MayerMike & Kathy McCormickSharon & Donald McCubbinVirginia McCulloughKaren McDonaldLiz Anne McElhaneyJim & Judy McKeeShawn McKenzieBarb & Jim McNeileBill & Shelly McVayCorey & Rebecca MeansMediaHeadPatti MeierMercer ZimmermanJanet & Tom MershonPat MeyerChris & Mindy MeyerLee & Trudy MeyerMi RanchitoAnn MichelMichele Downey & Bill ElyRon & Nancy MillerMary Ann & John MillerCindy MillerRobert & Deedra MillerMirabile M.D. Beauty, Health & WellnessDianne & John MischlichMission BowlStan MitchellMike MitchellMJH Massage TherapyGuadalupe & Chris MonteroLisa MontgomeryWilliam & Alice Taylor MooreMorgan Hunter CorporationWayne & Cheryl MorrisJohn & Janis MunroKevin MurphyKimberly Ann MurphyTimothy & Ellen NelsonBrian NentwigAndy & Rosa NeumayrJane & William NewellKitty NicholsonNick & JakesSteve & Suzanne NootzJane NortonNothing Bundt CakesPat O'ConnorHollis & Nancy OfficerAnne & Dennis OkenfussOlathe Family Dentistry, P.A.Matt OlsenJ. Martin & Janice OrrSteve & Cindy OwensWilliam & Patricia OwensDiane PachecoGreg PasleyDana Paulk-GriemNorma PaynePearl Street InvestmentsAnne PedersonJeannie & Doug PedersonJudy PenceDavid & Teresa PerkyClaire Peterman & J.C. SutherlinBennett & Becky PilkentonJason & Lisa PioKaren & Steve PioPipeline ProductionsMarcy & Jon PorterNancy PostWilliam & Cheryl PowellKaren Prusator

PSL Bound, Inc.Quick Trip CorporationJohn & Marianna RaaschRon & Barb RamsourRebecca WhiteBetty ReeseMary & Charles ReiffTim ReynoldsDebra RheaRick & Debbie RickardButch Rigby & Christy Cubbage-RigbyRigdon, Inc.Daryl & Marla RinneSarah Rogge & Paul NaertRoseanne RohrbachMike & Kim RollerBrett RossowRSVPCharles & Michelle RusnakScheelsAllan & Anne SchmidtGary & Diane SchmidtSchneider National Foundation, Inc.Mary & Christopher ScholbeMeredith SchulteElizabeth SelleckMichael SeymourCheryl SharpDaniel & Mildred ShawRita SheltonErica SingleyGary SmithGlenda & Scott SmithJoshua SmithSolution 1 CrossfitSouthLawDan & Sharon SpencerJacqueline SpencerJoan & Robert SpencerSt. Andrews Golf ClubJohn & Andy StaleyFrederick StarrettState Farm Insurance CompaniesDerek & Catherine SteinRobert & Marilynn StephanRonald & Catherine SterkDennis & Jan StewartJim & Mary StilleyJodie & Thane Stout-BrethourW. Lance & Pamela StumBarry & Shelly SullivanMary & Neil SuberDick & Vicki SutcliffeElizabeth SwansonW.W. & Ruth SwansonJim & Eileen SwearingenLori SnyderMarvin SznelerJeffrey & Margo TaskerKatie & Ryan Taylor, MDThe Buttonwood FoundationThree Dog BakeryTickets For LessJack & Patricia TinnelJanice TowBill TretbarSandra & Jim VaderColleen VannicolaAnn VeithVitaCraft CookwareDenver VoldGreg & Marilyn VranicarEmmett Wade

Nora WagesDonna WaldenWaldo PizzaBrittany WalkerGene & Velma WallaceEd WalshDavid & Julie WarmMike WarrenDick WarrenEarl WashamWaterway Car WashHerb & Beverly WebsterTammy Weihe-RoundsJeff WenteSusan WestWestport Flea MarketEllen WhiteBetty & Ivan WickeAndrew & Vicki WidmanSherry WidmanWilma WilcoxKelly & Pam WilkinsonDon & Gwynneth WilliamsJeff WilsonGaye WilsonCarolyn WinchesterBrandon WisleyJeanne WolfgeherMary & Keith WornsonRob WyrickXIKAR, Inc.Yard HouseYourCause, LLC

Contributions received in loving memory of the fol-lowing individualsKeith AndersonBryan BarrowBetty BartholomewIrwin BlittAntoniette BraccoPenny CetnerKris CranstonAaron & Melody DrakeDeborah EllerbuschJerry GindenMelissa Palan GoldenbergPatty HoneycuttPat HugginsJeff JerniganBarbara LewisAlan RheaChris SimonMaurice SoltzBonnie Ellen StewartEmily SwearingenDebra Hawkins WebbThomas Young

2018 Volunteer Hours

100 + Volunteers donated1,028 hours of time!

VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR

Keith Anderson Hope AwardSHARON SPENCER

Michael RavisLeadership AwardMAUREEN HULBERT

Goodyear Service AwardJAMIE & JO FORSTER

2018 Gift of LifeAdvisory Board:Dan AumanJohn BowenMarshaun ButlerFrank DevocelleKris DrakeDan Durrie, MDJameson Forster, MDAndy HeathDavid JeterDave OlandMargi PenceDiane RavisSteven Silverstein, MDRachel P. Sosland, MDBradley Warady, MDBob Watson

GOSEEDO 2018

Volunteer Gena Bardwell (left) with Co-Founder Kim Harbur (right)

Co-Founder Nate Harbur (left) with donor fatherKris Drake (right)

Marion bulter (left) with living kidney donors Joyce & Tom Falsey (right)

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• •2017 ANNUAL REPORT

Revenues Fundraising Events $ 209,278.00 Contributions & Grants $ 401,679.00 Donated Services $ 65,749.00 Program Services $ 18,145.00 Investment Income $ 20,114.00 Other Income $ 2,286.00 Net Assets Released from $ 13,500.00

Restriction Total $ 730,751.00

Expenses Program Services $ 212,435.00 General & Administrative $ 106,541.00 Fundraising $ 150,500.00 Total $ 469,476.00

Change in Net Assets $ 247,775.00

Statement of ActivityDecember 31, 2017

Statement of Financial PositionDecember 31, 2017

Assets Liabilities & Net AssetsCurrent Assets Current LiabilitiesCash $ 124,902.00 Accounts Payable $ 6,647.00Grants & Pledges Receivable $ 42,000.00 Total Current Liabilities $ 6,647.00Prepaid Expenses $ 4,009.00Investments $ 217,281.00 Net AssetsTotal Current Assets $ 388,192.00 Temporarily Restricted $ 24,000.00Pledges Receivable, less current $ 82,000.00 Unrestricted $ 446,052.00Property and Equipment $ 156.00 Total Net Assets $ 470,052.00Other Assets $ 1,351.00 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 476,699.00

Total Assets $ 476,699.00

2017 Income Sources

Functional Expenses

Net Assets Released From Restriction – 2%

Program Services – 2%

Investment Income – 3%

Grants – 5%

Fundraising Events – 29%

Contributions – 50%

Other Income – .3%

Fundraising – 24%

General & Administrative – 24%

Program Services – 52%

Note: In 2017, Gift of Life implemented accruals of three-yearpledged contributions. Revenues and Expenses are net of In-Kind.

Reporting Period: January 1 - December 31, 2017Audited Results

20 Thank Yous

For over 30 years, I have done creative projects for non-profit agencies. By far, Gift of Life was the best group I’ve workedwith & the most focused. The result…we’ve made a postitive impact on the transplant community in Kansas & Missouri…Dan AumanGift of Life educated our son in high school about donation, unfortunately, he became a donor at 17. Becoming a volunteerhelped our family with the healing process…Bob & Tonya BrownI am thankful that Gift of Life found me & gave me the opportunity to honor my son’s memory. Telling his story gives mepeace…Jerri CarrollI am thankful for having the Gift of Life for our second go around for our son, Josh. The first time 33 years ago was dauntingwithout support…Sherri DohertyI am thankful for Gift of Life because they supported me & my family as I faced the journey of a transplant. Having AndyDonnelly as a mentor was a relief to know I had someone to turn to when I didn’t know what the outcome would be…Kathy KratofilI am thankful for the volunteers & staff members who work hard to spread the message about donation…Larry McMillinI am thankful for the Life Savers high school program which emphasizes the importance of discussing donation with aloved one. Statistics show that this program is making a positive difference in our donor service area…Jackie RussellI am thankful for Kim & Nate Harbur. Their sacrifice has been a blessing & their gift continues to expand as society engageswith their vision & joins their mission with a passion to help others…Kris DrakeAs a nurse in an operating room, I had the privilege of witnessing a tradgedy turn into the gift of life time & time again. Itwas more than a privilege for me to spend a few quiet moments with every donor as the operating room grew quiet…it wasan honor…Michele HendricksonAs a living liver donor, Gift of Life gives me an affirming channel to share my story with the hope of inspiring others toconsider organ donation. The unexpected surprise was making life-long friends with other Gift of Life supporters…Andy HeathIn addition to the blessings of my three children, the opportunity to donate bone marrow to save the life of Kerstin, my nowfourth child, has been the biggest blessing in my life…Margi PenceIt’s never a guess how best to use the day that I’ve been given, when I’m presenting for Gift of Life. When in the companyof this group, literally my cup runneth over…Michael NolteAs a corneal tranpslant surgeon, I know of no other organization which has the oppourtunity to make a greater difference,& which gives hope to so many potential recipients where before there was none…Dr. Steven SilversteinGift of Life became my “family” while learning about tranplants & the urgent need for organ donation. My admiration goesto Kim Harbur for her tireless work…Diane RavisI love seeing the expressions change on the faces of high school freshman while giving them the recipeint side of the story.They become mesmerized with the concept & I can usually hear a pin drop…Pam BrandstedI’m so thankful for the opportunity to volunteer alongside so many unsung heroes, all of us connected in one way or anotherthrough our passion for sharing the importance of donation with everyone we meet…Jo ForsterThe Gift of Life program empowers students in my classroom to make life changing decisions to help others. I am sothankful to share such a precious life lesson with teens…Amy McClureThe Gift of Life gives me numerous opportunities to honor my living donor & sister Peggy, for her gift to me & at the sametime to educate high school students about the importance of donaiton. I love it…Milt StraderWhen I volunteer with Gift of Life I am honoring my mother who was a kidney recipient. I get my teaching fix satisfied &hopefully will change someone’s life for the better…Maureen HulbertWho knew one liver transplant could inspire a movement now saving so many lives? Gift of Life is not just a powerhouse…it’s an impact changing the couse of organ & tissue donation forever…Luke Harbur

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