WISCONSIN DONOR NETWORK PROUD VOLUNTEERS
The photo gallery of WDN Proud Volunteers recognizes and honors volunteers that make a difference in organ and tissue donation. WDN volunteers consist of donor family members, transplant recipients, transplant candidates, family and friends of these individuals impacted directly by organ and tissue donation or transplantation, as well as members of the community who want to connect with our mission.
Kelly Adyniec
Volunteer since 2006
Really enjoys hearing stories about donation from other volunteers and people in the community.
Dean Anderson
Volunteer since 2002
He looks forward to greeting future donors.
Marci Babb
Volunteer since 2006
She enjoys meeting new people, and speaking at high schools and to teaching staff.
John Bartol
Volunteer since 2000
Talks to people about the gift of life.
Mary & Dan Benter
Volunteers since 2002
Both enjoy meeting other donor families and helping them cope with their loss. Informing the younger generation of the importance of organ and tissue donation.
 Douglas Broehl
Volunteer since 2005
He is glad to spend time informing people about such an important cause.
 
Millie Casey
Volunteer since 1999
By volunteering she keeps her son’s memory alive, reassuring her that he did not die in vein.
Wendy Childers
Volunteer since 2006
Always eager to spread the word of donation to everyone she meets.
 Michael DeLeon
Volunteer since 2006
Finds pleasure seeing people smile when he shares his story about donation, letting people know the great benefits on how many people you can help.
 
Dennis Erickson
Volunteer since 2002
After his transplant it became important to him to give back to help others by talking to people about donation and encouraging them to be donors.
Cheryl Ernst
Volunteer since 2000
It’s about educating people, getting them to understand organ donation.
Tanya Ewig
Volunteer since 2006
Amazed at all the people she gets to meet and hearing stories from the other volunteers.
Resa Ferguson
Volunteer since 2007
It gives her a chance to pay tribute to her donor and hopefully save other lives.
Henry Hall
Volunteer since 2003
Shares his story of his heart transplant and the blessings of real-life heroes; medical professionals, family, friends and strangers who make life-saving transplantation a reality.
Lucile Hall
Volunteer since 2005
Received a kidney transplant over 32 years ago and is proud to tell every person she meets.
Pat Halverson
Volunteer since 2001
Enjoys going with her husband when he speaks about his transplant.
Roger Halverson
Volunteer since 2001
He finds it is rewarding to do presentations where he shares his personal story of his heart transplant.
Patti Hodgson
Volunteer since 1993
Being an ICU RN for 21 yrs., and a donor wife, she loves speaking to nurses on both perspectives in giving the gift of life.
Anderson Irvin
Volunteer since 2003
Devoted volunteer who speaks to various groups about donation and an avid participant of the Transplant Games.
Chris Kleibel
Volunteer since 2005
He is thankful for the gift of life that his wife received and is honored to give of himself in order to share the importance of organ donation.
Jodi Kleibel
Volunteer since 2005
She is grateful to her generous donor and feels fortunate be able to share her love for life since her successful liver transplant.
Susan Klump
Volunteer since 2004
Strongly supports donation by talking to people about the importance and the need.
Dan Krall
Volunteer since 1996
Likes speaking to groups about his heart transplant.
Sue Krizan
Volunteer since 1995
Really enjoys all the people she meets.
Lila Kuta
Volunteer since 2006
After being a living bone marrow donor, she continues to help others to understand the significance of all aspects of donation.
 Norvin & Eileen Lehman
Volunteers since 2006
They like talking to the recipients.
Molly Lewis
Volunteer since 2004
Supports donation in memory of her dear friend who was a donor.
Ronald Paul & Cheri Lynott
Volunteers since 1997
Both liked sharing with people how well transplantation works and the benefits of being a donor.
James Matulis
Volunteer since 2004
Proud to be a part of the WDN mission.
Karen Matulis
Volunteer since 2004
It is a constant reminder to her that her son lives on in others through his donation.
Nancy Rather
Volunteer since 1997
Having experienced donation from both sides, she takes pleasure in sharing her stories with all the people she gets to meet.
Pat & Jim Rauth
Volunteers since 2002
Their favorite part of volunteering is meeting people.
Nona Rowen
Volunteer since 2006
Because she knows first hand the importance of donation, she is regularly informing the public on the need for organ donors.
Jerryl Scannell
Volunteer since 2000
As a heart recipient, she is eager to share her successful story with as many people as she can.
 Bill Schneider
Volunteer since 2001
He likes everything about volunteering, meeting people and informing them on the subject of donation.
Mary Lou Schneiker
Volunteer since 1991
Enjoys all the people she meets.
 
Scott Schneiker
Volunteer since 1991
Enjoys meeting lots of people and seeing their reaction when he tells them he is a liver recipient.
Dale Slaasted
Volunteer since 1998
Feels great when he can create a positive reaction from the individual he is talking to.
Sharon Slaasted
Volunteer since 2003
Finds pleasure in talking about donation with all the people that she meets.
Dorothy Vanthull
Volunteer since 2006
Loves everything she does for the WDN.
Teresa Wanta
Volunteer since 1999
Enjoys meeting people that are familiar or have a connection to the Wisconsin donor program.
Barbara Ward
Volunteer since 2003
She loves everything about volunteering for the WDN.
John Wargo
Volunteer since 2006
Feels great when he gets someone to add a dot and sign his or her license.
 Jane Warzala
Volunteer since 1997
She finds it rewarding educating all the people she meets on donation.
Judy Wehrly
Volunteer since 2001
Enthusiastic about passing on the good news of donation.
Kay Bauer & Bob Wehrly
Volunteer since 2001 and 2002
Kay enjoys speaking and Bob likes volunteering at the WDN booths.
Archie Wise
Volunteer since 2000
Grateful to have the opportunity to meet so many people after his heart and kidney transplant.
Rose Marie Wise
Volunteer since 2000
Enjoys meeting all the different people.
 
Donna Zerrien
Volunteer since 2001
Keeps busy working at booths, mailings, and sharing stories of her kidney transplant.
Kathi Zwlcky
Volunteer since 1999
Meeting people is what she enjoys the most.