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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