Samuel C. Jones "Breath of Life" Award
TRIO Greater Cleveland has offered this award since the passing of Samuel C. Jones in 2010. Sam was a double lung transplant recipient for more than ten years & dedicated his life to serving those touched by the gift of transplantation. He was a Transplant Center Liaison for Second Wind Lung Transplant Association, a member of "EFFORTS" emphysema support group & Second Chance Lung Transplant Support Group, volunteer for the Cleveland Clinic Lung Transplant Department, TRIO Greater Cleveland Board of Directors, and earned the highest award as a Lifebanc volunteer in 2009, "Life Preserver of the Year".
Sam's one-of-a-kind quiet demeanor and gentle spirit were appreciated and admired by all who knew him. As a result, this award was created to represent Sam's efforts and inspirational contributions to our transplant community. Recipients of the "Breath of Life" Award exemplify Sam's dedication to those touched by the gift of transplantation, organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation awareness, and support provided to TRIO Greater Cleveland's mission and values.
Thank you, Sam, and congratulations to the recipients of his memorial reward.
2024 - Walt Iliff
2023 - Dede Axthelm
2022 - Lifebanc
2021 - Mary Penko
2020 - Tricia Fliehman
2019 - Audrey Caplin
2018 - Elaine Turley
2017 - Gage Georgeff
2016 - John Fung
2015 - Marcia Burke
2014 - Lynda Corea
2013 - Marilyn Bartucci
2012 - Bruce Weir
2011 - Pat White
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