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7-Year-Old Receives Birthday Wish: Lifesaving Care
Since the first stem cell bone marrow transplant for Omar Abdullah, son of Brother Omar Abdullah Sr., Mitchell Lodge No. 81, the Masonic Blood + Organ Donor Program and Brother Bill Soloway, program director, have been with them on their journey to treat Omar's leukemia.
Brother’s Service Saves Lives
Brother Harry Woods, 95, hosted his last blood drive on Oct. 8, 2024, at Eureka-West Shore Lodge No. 302, Mechanicsburg. Having served as the lodge’s Blood Chairman for over 35 years, Harry was integral in the collection of over 1,700 units of blood, which translates into saving up to 5,100 lives. In addition, the lodge donated the $10 per pint it received from the Masonic Blood + Organ Donor Program to the Children’s Dyslexia Center in Harrisburg. The lodge celebrated Harry’s service with cake and ice cream, and Harry received numerous accolades for his dedication.
On the Road to Recovery
Good News! On April 30, 2025, after a long wait, Ed Hoover successfully received a double lung transplant. Read about his recovery journey below.
Paying It Forward to Help Save Lives
Organ donation has touched Brother Bruce Edward and his family's lives in multiple ways. He continues to be an outspoken advocate for organ donation laws, donors and recipients.
Cooking for a Good Cause
Gift of Life Howie's House provides affordable lodging, meals and support services to those who travel to Philadelphia for transplant-related care. On a recent Sunday, members of Lodge No. 2, Philadelphia, prepared a meal for guests in the home's spacious kitchen. Cooking a meal together for a good cause is a perfect combination of fellowship and philanthropy, both important tenets of Freemasonry.
Growing the Transplant Family
Brother Tom Pentony, Richmond-Solomon Lodge No. 3, Philadelphia, was introduced to Brother Bill Soloway, Executive Director of the Masonic Blood + Organ Donor Program, in January 2022. Four months later, Tom underwent a life-saving liver transplant.