Viola’s Final Gift: Proving It’s Never Too Late to Save a Life
A nurse, community leader and lifelong caregiver, Viola believed even one more act of kindness could matter. When she and her husband, Bob, renewed their driver’s licenses, they chose to be registered organ donors.
Viola Remington was known for her sense of humor and the sparkle in her eyes. She and her husband, Bob, shared a life full of playful banter and jokes. She loved her career as a nurse and the opportunity to help others. Viola was a leader at her church and in the community.
When Bob and Viola last renewed their driver’s licenses, they checked the box to become registered organ donors. Viola was 87 and Bob was 86. Being a registered organ donor was important to Viola because it meant she would have one last opportunity to help someone. They had no idea what an impact their decision would have to give hope to another family.
Viola became Midwest Transplant Network’s oldest donor hero when she passed at age 91. She saved a man’s life with the gift of her liver. “You hear people say they are too old to be an organ donor,” said Bob. “Viola would want you to know you are never too old or it’s never too late to make a difference in someone’s life.”
Watch Viola’s Story of Hope and learn more about organ donation at ShareLifeMidwest.com.
