Cecil Lockhart, 95, died last week and his liver was donated to a woman in her sixties.
Cecil Lockhart leaves a remarkable legacy. The 95-year-old, who died on May 4 and gave his liver to a woman in her sixties, became the oldest organ donor in United States history, according to the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE).
Lockhart, who hailed from Welch, West Virginia, was a proud coal miner who worked in the mines for more than 50 years, said his family. He also served as a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II, according to KSBY6 News.
We are filled with pride and hope knowing that, even after a long, happy life, he is able to continue that legacy of generosity, Cecil s daughter, Sharon White, told CBS Pittsburg, who described her father as a very generous person.
Saving and Healing as many lives as possible within its service area spanning western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Chemung County, New York. CORE is incredibly proud to have been able to make this historic organ donation possible, said Susan Stuart, CORE president & CEO. This landmark in the field of transplantation is just another example of CORE s pioneering legacy and commitment to innovation, which, over the last 40 years, has given 6,000 people in the United States the opportunity to save more than 15,000 others as organ donors.
Cecil s family said he was moved to become an organ donor following the death of his son, Stanley, in 2010, after which Stanley healed the lives of 75 people through tissue donation and restored sight to two others through cornea donation. Cecil is survived by Helen Cline Lockhart, his best girl and loving wife of 75 years, his daughter, Sharon White, and his son, Brian Lockhart, as well as three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
ESPN promotes execs Brian Lockhart and Mike Shiffman to senior VP roles There are new people overseeing ESPN s 30 for 30 and basketball divisions.
05/07/2021
ESPN is promoting from within as executives Brian Lockhart and Mike Shiffman are both moving up and accepting new roles within the company. The Worldwide Leader in Sports announced that Lockhart will have the title of “Senior Vice President, ESPN+ Original Content and ESPN Films” while Shiffman will be “Senior Vice President, Production” with a focus on basketball.
Lockhart is taking over from departing VP’s Libby Geist and Connor Schell, who both left lastNovember with Schell teaming up with Chernin Entertainment to form a studio for non-fiction content. Lockhart will be overseeing the entire original programming operation at ESPN. That includes studio shows, ESPN Films, and 30 for 30.
April 29, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
GM Canada switched gears to help the pandemic effort over the past year by producing 10 million face masks at cost for the Public Health Agency of Canada.
The masks were produced at the company’s Oshawa Operations plant and they completed the production run on April 8.
The plant produced approximately 1 million marks per month to help protect front-line workers and Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company issued a statement saying, “This past year hasn’t been easy, but so many of you stepped up to help by donating gloves, hand sanitizers, and masks to our collection depots across Canada, offered vehicles to local restaurants to help keep their doors open, running prescriptions and groceries to senior in-need, and by donating to foodbanks, shelters and community services.”
By Brian Lockhart
That’s Stompin’ Tom Connors for ya.
I wonder how many people are really following this current stay-at-home order?
As a card-carrying journalist and member of the media, we are considered an “essential service.”
Someone has to get the news out there and keep people informed.
I am grateful I am still working, and certainly empathize with anyone who’s job or business has been affected by this pandemic.
I’m sure there are a lot of business owners who are really struggling right now – especially restaurants and salon owners.
Imagine putting your life savings into opening a restaurant only to be told you have to shut down.