UPMC honors organ donors with special flag raising ceremony

HARRISBURG, Pa. — UPMC hosted a special event in Harrisburg today recognizing organ donors during National Donate Life Month.

Every April is designated as National Donate Life Month, honoring organ donors, recipients, and those that support the transplant process. Local donors and recipients spoke during a flag raising ceremony at UPMC Harrisburg.

“I started feeling better as I recovered from the surgery, I was getting my energy back and my appetite back,” said organ recipient Ellen Parisan…

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