Over 17 years ago, Sean Rhoads made the generous decision to become a living liver donor to his close friend who was suffering from Cystic Fibrosis, thus saving her life. However, rare complications from his surgery left him in desperate need of a transplant himself. Just two weeks later, Sean received a life-saving transplant thanks to an organ donor hero.

Gift of Life Howie’s House was not in existence when Sean received his transplant, so his parents stayed at a nearby hotel for nearly 3 months during his hospitalization. He knows they would have benefited greatly from the services the House provides. Sean eventually recovered from his surgery and currently resides in Canada with his wife, Keri.

Wanting to help other families like his, Sean has been supporting the mission of the House annually since 2012. Recently, Sean and Keri decided to make a planned gift and joined the Gift of Life Howie’s House Legacy Society.

“It’s good to be able to donate every year, but when you’re gone, those donations stop. If you care enough about a cause to support it, I think it’s important to continue supporting even after you’re gone,” says Sean.

Please join Sean Rhoads as a member of the Legacy Society for Planned Giving. To learn more about making a planned gift to the House, please visit GiftofLifeHowiesHouse.org or call 267-546-9812.