RESTORING HOPE TRANSPLANT HOUSE

Letter of Support: Schneider National Foundation

2009-10-26T12:11:00.002-05:00

Many thanks to Mary Gronnert and the Schneider National Foundation for their kind words and letter of support for Restoring Hope.

Letter of Support: Maryl Johnson, M.D.

2009-10-19T09:13:00.003-05:00

Members of Cardiac-Lung teams recently came to visit Restoring Hope Transplant House for a tour and discussion. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with them and to share more about Restoring Hope. We're extremely grateful for this letter of support from Maryl Johnson, M.D. Thank you for the visit and for all the kind words!

Allstate Raises Funds to Support RHTH

2009-10-13T09:03:00.003-05:00

Restoring Hope Transplant House would like to thank Sophia Laskos and the entire group at Allstate in Cross Plains for their recent efforts to help raise funds and awareness for the Transplant House. Having partners in the community like this really helps to lighten the load. We're extremely grateful for your generosity!

RHTH at Light the Night Walk

2009-10-08T09:44:00.002-05:00

The Transplant House was honored to be invited to the recent Light the Night Walk here in Madison. Restoring Hope volunteer, Karen, is pictured above meeting and greeting participants prior to the event.

Our Story: Transplant Support Group

2009-09-29T09:26:00.001-05:00

Cindy Herbst, had the incredible pleasure of meeting with the Vernon Memorial Cardiac Transplant Support Group at Vernon Memorial Healthcare in Viroqua Wisconsin. This group is so strong in their commitment to education and caring for each other in remarkable ways. This group has the solid backing of their local hospital where their relationship with transplant support group coordinator, Bonnie Anderson MS, makes such a huge different. Meeting with Cindy to discuss their transplant experiences, how Restoring Hope Transplant House could make a big difference for patients and their caregiver, and how they as a support group maintain their vitality, public awareness, and taking care of themselves and their families. Those meeting were Bonnie Anderson-Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Patricia Roth and her husband Chuck Reynolds-heart transplant, UW Health, Anna Crogan-heart transplant, UW Health, John Bertling-heart transplant UW Health. Besides this meeting, John and his wife Jackie have been to RHTH, as have John and Chuck. John is also familiar with Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester Minnesota, so he is aware of how their house operates and cares for others, and how our hope is to model our house after their success of serving and viability for the long term compassion for transplant families.

RHTH at Leukemia Lymphoma Event

2009-09-29T08:58:00.003-05:00

The Transplant House was honored to be a part of the recent workshop held at the Concourse Hotel here in Madison by the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. It was another wonderful opportunity to share the story of Restoring Hope and so many of the transplant patients that we've had the good fortune to meet in our efforts to get the doors open.

Health Fair in LaCrosse

2009-09-29T08:50:00.003-05:00

Transplant House Executive Director Cindy Herbst was recently invited to attend the Trane Company Health Fair in LaCrosse to help promote organ, eye and tissue donation as well as continuing to spread the word about the exciting work that's being done here at Restoring Hope.

Deed Day at Restoring Hope

2009-09-21T10:59:00.002-05:00

Students from HPCS spent "Deed Day" at Restoring Hope Transplant House last week. The group did a wonderful job cleaning in and around the historic house. Thank you all!

Bake Sale for Hope

2009-09-21T10:48:00.002-05:00

Many thanks to Jenny Herman and friends for holding a 4 day "Bake Sale for Hope" last week in front of Restoring Hope Transplant House. 100% of proceeds from the sale were donated to support the Transplant House.

UW Nursing Students Visit RHTH

2009-09-14T09:49:00.003-05:00

Thanks to the two groups of UW-Madison School of Nursing Students that came to visit the Transplant House last week. This is always one of our favorite groups to meet with each year!

Micah's Drive for Life

2009-09-11T08:38:00.001-05:00

Micah and his family were part of Ron Carlsen's marrow drive to celebrate the anniversary of his stem cell transplant in Evansville. Since Micah lives in Janesville, he and his family planned a blood drive, marrow drive, and public education and awareness of "Donate Life" and Restoring Hope Transplant House for that area. Other scouts also helped. Margaret Shannon with the Rock River Blood Center represented the marrow donor drive along with Ron and Pat Carlsen. Cindy Herbst is the executive director of Restoring Hope Transplant House. We thank Micah for seeing the Carlsen's serving others and then he and his family took it to an even higher level in Janesville. Micah we are so grateful for you.

Local Families Making a Difference

2009-09-08T12:13:00.005-05:00

Kids truly make a difference and are enthusiastic role models for all of us!

This summer Paige Natzke, Paul Natzke and Mitchell Young from Belleville decided that they wanted to make a difference for families that had medical challenges and needed a home to go to. Kids of compassion and heart for others. Kathy Natzke, mom to Paige and Paul, Jim and Sharon Fenley came with Paige, Paul and Mitchell to the House to bring a check for over $600.00. Paul Natzke has spent lots of time in the hospital as have other extended family members. Sharon's mother and uncle passed away from multiple myeloma, they too understand. We are so grateful and humbled by the hearts of those who bring their energies for the serving of people they do not even know. Thanks Paige, Paul, and Mitchell.

Kurt Saupe's Transplant Story

2009-09-08T10:16:00.002-05:00

The Capital Times recently ran a nice feature article on transplant survivor Kurt Saupe. Earlier this summer, Kurt tossed out the ceremonial first pitch at a Madison Mallards baseball game on behalf of Restoring Hope Transplant House. He received a wonderful ovation from the crowd that night after the public address announcer shared his story with the fans.

Article on Dan Smith: RHTH Board Member

2009-08-26T09:25:00.002-05:00

Doug Moe of the Wisconsin State Journal recently wrote the above article about Madison media veteran Dan Smith. In addition to the exciting developments with Dan that were mentioned in the article, Dan also serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Restoring Hope Transplant House.

Blackhawk Volunteer Day

2009-07-30T10:32:00.002-05:00

Many thanks to this hard-working group of volunteers from Blackhawk Church that spent the afternoon doing some much-needed yardwork at the House.

Quilt Raffle to Benefit Restoring Hope

2009-07-30T09:55:00.003-05:00

The Middleton Senior Center is selling raffle tickets for some quilts made by our quilting group, Nimble Fingers (see pictures below).

Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 and the drawing will be Tuesday, October 6th.

Nimble Fingers is a group of volunteers who quilt, crochet and knit items for various agencies in need. Some of the recipients are the Middleton Police, Fire & EMS, MOM’s, Project Linus, Restoring Hope Transplant House, Gilda’s House and the Domestic Abuse Intervention Center. Many of the fabrics and yarns used by this group are donated although some items still need to be purchased. The proceeds of this raffle will be used for this purpose.

Please contact me if you are interested in helping out this cause and we will get the tickets to you. If you can’t use a quilt, it would be a great gift!!

Susie Barsness
Administrative Assistant
Middleton Senior Center
7448 Hubbard Ave.
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-2373
sbarsness@ci.middleton.wi.us

The Good Neighbor City Ranked #4

2009-07-14T09:56:00.003-05:00

Middleton, Wisconsin is ranked #4 in Money Magazine's 2009 list of America's Best Small Towns. Above is a release from the City of Middleton.

2009 Mallards Night a Success

2009-07-13T10:16:00.004-05:00

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The Transplant House would like to thank all of the fans that came out to the ballpark on July 7th for Restoring Hope Fundraiser Night with the Madison Mallards. The Mallards were once again kind enough to let the Transplant House set a table up at the entrance to greet fans with the help of volunteers and Dottie Dot. It was also a great moment to have cancer survivor Kurt Saupe and his family in attendance. Kurt tossed out the ceremonial first pitch on behalf of the Transplant House...and delivered a strike right over the plate. During the game, the players and coaches were gracious enough to wear "Donate Life" bracelets as well on what proved to be a great evening to promote transplant related causes and to enjoy some entertaining Mallards baseball. Thank you all!

Connie Prochnow's Transplant Story

2009-07-06T08:44:00.002-05:00

Please click here to read Connie Prochnow's transplant story and find out more about her connection with Restoring Hope.

Garden Benches Available!

2009-06-18T11:12:00.003-05:00

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MASH Students Support Restoring Hope

2009-06-10T15:02:00.002-05:00

Students at Middleton Alternative Senior High recently held a spaghetti lunch fundraiser with the proceeds to benefit RHTH. They're pictured above presenting their check for $131.00 to Cindy Herbst.

RHTH & Dottie Dot Visit Oshkosh

2009-06-03T13:39:00.002-05:00

Cindy Herbst, Susan Hamilton from the Organ Procurement Organization and Dottie the Dot recently visited Green Meadow School in Oshkosh. Thank you to Principal Patti Asmus for inviting us to this assembly and to everyone involved for supporting Restoring Hope!

Madison Mallards Night - July 7th

2009-06-01T15:40:00.004-05:00

Please join us for Restoring Hope group outing night with the Madison Mallards on July 7th. A portion of each ticket sold online in the RHTH group section will be donated to support the Transplant House. To order $6 tickets in this section, please visit www.mallardsgroups.com and enter "Hope" as the group password. We hope to see you all out at the ballpark again this year!

Transplant Wisconsin Volleyball Tournament

2009-06-01T14:56:00.002-05:00

Please join our friends at Transplant Wisconsin for their upcoming sand volleyball tournament. Proceeds from this event will help support athletes attending the 2010 transplant games being held in Madison.

Race to Restore

2009-06-01T14:32:00.003-05:00

Please click the flyer above for more details about the Summer Bridal Show. Profits from souvenir photos taken at this event will benefit Restoring Hope Transplant House. For more information or to order tickets online, please visit wedplan.com