About Us
The William Rollings McMahon Organ Donation Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3)organization that works to bring awareness to the importance of Organ and Tissue Donation. We strive to educate so that with your family you can make an educated and informed choice on this life saving decision before a tragedy occurs.
Our Organization's Mission
To increase Organ and Tissue Donation awareness in families with our main focus being on teens.
Who We Serve
Anyone who will give us a few minutes of there time to listen to our important mission. Schools, churches, groups, sporting events, concerts, etc. We also have Public Service Annoucements that run on local television and the internet.
Our Programs
"Organ Donation Awareness Week"
We work with the teen volunteer group "Chain Reaction" to hold our annual week in our local middle and high schools.
"The Living Green Ribbon"
We work with University of West Florida & Donate Life Florida for an annual event for the community.
"Organ Donation & Transplant Support Group"
Our support group is for those who are waiting for or have had a transplant and those interested in organ donation. We meet once a month and also participate in other community events.
Upcoming Events
5th Annual "Don't Break the Circle of Life Paddle Out" May 16, 2009, 3-6 pm, Pensacola Beach, Florida. Gulfside Pavillion
Annual "Living Green Ribbon Event"
April 2009- University of West Florida
Leadership Profile
Kim McMahon- Executive Director
Board of Directors
Pat Crawford- Chairman of the Board
Ronald J. Williams- Secretary
Dr. Karen Snow
Roger MacDonald
Revonda Stewart
Julian Eubanks
Megan Crawford- College Representatve
Gemalie Perez- High School Representative
Major Supporters and Sponsors
The Kugelman Foundation
Lifequest Organ Recovery Services
"Chain Reaction" Pensacola
Southeast Tissue Alliance
Florida Tissue Services
Lion's Eye Institute
McMahon & Hadder Insurance
Donate Life Florida
Celebrity Support
Alex Band -Musician "The Calling"
Jennifer Sky Band- Actress & Author
Buffalo Keaulana- Surfing Legend
Brian Keaulana- Pro Surfer & Stuntman
Candace Bailey- Actress
Seth Green- Actor
Mark Ireland- Author "Soul Shift"
Greg Litton- Former Major League Baseball Star
| Year Founded : |
2006 |
| 501(c)(3) Ruling Year : |
2006 |
What Sets Us Apart
Instead of just setting up our information at health fairs, we try to attend different types events that people may not know about organ donation. We have participated at skatepark events, surfing events and baseball games just to name a few.
Recent Accomplishments
The cover and feature article in the United Network for Organ Sharing's "Update" magazine as well as an article in Delta Air Lines "Delta Digest". But mostly a highly successful "Organ Donation Awareness" in our high schools.
