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Donate4William

Inspiration comes from the mind. The mind interprets the soul. The soul is the mind of heaven. Peace

About Me

William "Will" McMahon was an active, healthy, sixteen year-old honor student. During the last week of 2004 he developed flu-like symptoms. In less than a week Will was diagnosed with unexplained liver failure. He was flown from Pensacola, FL to Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL in critical condition with 24 hours to live. A miracle occurred when he received a donated liver in time to save his life. After his Jan. 2,2005 transplant, Will bravely fought for his life and successfully returned home. There he resumed his passions of surfing and playing the guitar. Almost five months after his transplant Will developed complications and once again he needed a liver donation. We were not as fortunate this time and William passed away May 19,2005.Please understand and discuss organ donation with your family and friends. By doing so you are helping raise awareness of this life saving gift! I would be happy to share this story and talk about organ donation to any school, church or group. If you are interested in "Don't Break the Circle" shirts, magnets or bumper stickers please let me know. You can also contact me at [email protected]. or visit the William Rollings McMahon Organ Donation Educational Foundation site at www.donate4william.org to make a donation. Thank you!

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Organ Donation

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Music:

Alex Band & wife, actress Jennifer Sky Band

Movies:

Seth Green & Candace Bailey of "Jericho"Brian Keaulana Pro Surfer, Actor & Stuntman.. organ donation PSA 4

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Television:

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Heroes:

Those that choose organ donation and their families. They are the real HEROES to many waiting and dying today!

My Blog

More info and pics from the 2008 Paddle Out

I apoligize for not getting some 2008 Paddle Out pictures up sooner.  I have posted some and will have more to come.  Thanks to all who are sending them to me.  Once again very special&...
Posted by Donate4William on Fri, 23 May 2008 12:27:00 PST

Thank You and Today Williams 3 year Anniversary

First I would like to thank everyone who donated things for the silent auction and chance drawing for yesterday's Circle of Life Memorial Paddle Out.  And to each and everyone who came ...
Posted by Donate4William on Mon, 19 May 2008 10:46:00 PST

Thank you Pensacola News Journal & News Radio 1620 AM

I'm really excited to see these two articles yesterday and today at PNJ.com about the Paddle Out.  Also tomorrow morning I will be doing an interview on the Morning Show at News Radio 1620 AM at ...
Posted by Donate4William on Wed, 14 May 2008 03:56:00 PST

Update on upcoming this Sunday, May 18, Memorial Paddle Out

Things are going great for this Sunday's Paddle Out for organ and tissue donation awareness.  Thank you Pensacola News Journal for doing a great ad for us yesterday.  I found it very touchin...
Posted by Donate4William on Tue, 13 May 2008 06:14:00 PST

Good news for the state of Florida, but we still need your help!

Just wanted to update everyone on the Florida Organ Donor Registry Bill so I am forwarding this message.  Please take a few minutes to write Governor Crist.  Remember organs may be used...
Posted by Donate4William on Tue, 06 May 2008 01:07:00 PST

Williams nurse and friend needs a liver!

Once again here is a story about unexpectedly needing a liver. Jenn was one of William's nurses and a newlywed. Her picture also appears in our slideshow with Gulf Coast Physicians Partners. I saw Jen...
Posted by Donate4William on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:02:00 PST

National Bone Marrow Drive at this years Paddle Out!!!

I am really excited to tell you that at the May 18 Memorial Paddle Out we will be teaming with the National Marrow Donor Program for their "Thanks Mom" campaign. The Southeastern Community Blood Cent...
Posted by Donate4William on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:30:00 PST

Last nights UWF Rock4Life & More Really GOOD news :)

UWF "GET CARDED" Last night’s Rock4 Life at UWF was a huge success with over 300 people attending.  Thanks to Get Carded and SGA for all their hard work.  Also a special thanks for all...
Posted by Donate4William on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:58:00 PST

We now have Backpacks and Key Rings!

Per your request we now have "Circle of Life" backpacks and key rings.  The backpack is made of recycled materials (in keeping with our recycle life goal.)  It also has "lifesaving" reflecto...
Posted by Donate4William on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:15:00 PST

Happy Easter and Easter Pictures

Being a flight attendant for over thirty years I have done quite a bit of traveling. But today I am reminded of one the the most wonderful trips I have ever taken. I little over a year ago I was work...
Posted by Donate4William on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:03:00 PST