Local man surprises friend with kidney transplant Middle school acquaintances, turned college friends are now connected for life through one man's incredible act of selflessness. Author: Will Ujek Updated: 5:57 PM EST February 15, 2021 ASHTABULA, Ohio — February 14th is a day known for the celebration of love. Not only is it Valentine’s Day, but it’s also National Donor Day, which is dedicated to celebrating those that show how much people matter to them by donating organs. It’s something a local man surprised his friend with last year. “I honestly, probably, had like one conversation with Jacob in middle school,” says 22-year-old, Ashtabula resident, Allison Rees.