Most people think that because we report the news, we don't think about the people behind the stories.
THAT is the farthest from the truth!!
This past week and a half has been tragic for so many families in our viewing area. Probably the worst news i have had to report since i have been in Billings.
A lot of times we complain about how slow our days can be....but I can't wait for the morning I will be able to walk into the newsroom and not have to report on a child dying, a community affected and/or a family grieving.
The worst part about my job is hearing these stories,
being on the scene and reporting what I am seeing.
The grief in the families eyes as they watched their homes burn on Prickett Lane was intense.
THAT is the farthest from the truth!!
This past week and a half has been tragic for so many families in our viewing area. Probably the worst news i have had to report since i have been in Billings.
A lot of times we complain about how slow our days can be....but I can't wait for the morning I will be able to walk into the newsroom and not have to report on a child dying, a community affected and/or a family grieving. The worst part about my job is hearing these stories,
being on the scene and reporting what I am seeing. The grief in the families eyes as they watched their homes burn on Prickett Lane was intense.
Finding out that the family that already lost their home also lost their son in an swimming pool accident meant to keep their minds off the fire.
Then we reported on a 27 year old woman on her way to work, who was killed tragically after someone trying to run from authorities slammed into her vehicle.
Then we reported on a 27 year old woman on her way to work, who was killed tragically after someone trying to run from authorities slammed into her vehicle. School bus riding should be a normal occurence for most school age children, but for a Huntley Project 7 year old and her family, a school bus will never be the same.
Then today, we find out from the Montana Highway Patrol that a 6 month old was killed last night in a horrific accident that also injured three other children (two four year olds and a five year old). The worst part is that we also found out alcohol was involved and the children were not wearing seatbelts.
That is always hard to hear no matter what you do, who you are and where you live!
That is always hard to hear no matter what you do, who you are and where you live!
In light of the tragic events, I had the chance to speak with Cheyrl Bohnet from the Billings Clinic this morning. It was awesome to hear her passion for something some people may not want to talk about, think about or discuss with others.... DONATING ORGANS.I have always been a registererd donor, so it was great to hear about how easy it is to do something as small as check a box when renewing your drivers license, signing up online, or calling a telephone number to help someone else live after you pass.
- 1 ORGAN, EYE & TISSUE DONOR CAN ENHANCE THE LIVES OF 50 PEOPLE
- NEARLY 100,000 ARE WAITING FOR AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT
- 18 PEOPLE DIE EACH DAY WWAITING FOR AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT
- 70 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE US ARE REGISTERED DONORS
- 34.65% OF DRIVERS LICENSE HOLDERS IN MONTANA ARE REGISTERED DONORS
IF YOU WANT TO SAVE A LIFE....
YOU CAN GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO SIGN UP...
CALL 1-877-275-5269
& REMEMBER TO TELL YOUR FAMILY!
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Over half of the 98,000 Americans on the national transplant waiting list will die before they get a transplant. Most of these deaths are needless. Americans bury or cremate about 20,000 transplantable organs every year. Over 6,000 of our neighbors suffer and die needlessly every year as a result.
There is a simple way to put a big dent in the organ shortage -- give organs first to people who have agreed to donate their own organs when they die.
Giving organs first to organ donors will convince more people to register as organ donors. It will also make the organ allocation system fairer. People who aren't willing to share the gift of life should go to the back of the waiting list as long as there is a shortage of organs.
Anyone who wants to donate their organs to others who have agreed to donate theirs can join LifeSharers. LifeSharers is a non-profit network of organ donors who agree to offer their organs first to other organ donors when they die. Membership is free at www.lifesharers.org or by calling 1-888-ORGAN88. There is no age limit, parents can enroll their minor children, and no one is excluded due to any pre-existing medical condition.
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