FORT PIERRE — Nationwide, organ donation month is marked in April, but the need for organ donation is year round. A group is planning a trail ride later this month with the goal of raising awareness of organ donation. Roger Hilly represents Trails for Transplants, a volunteer non-profit organization with a goal of raising awareness for organ donation and transplants…
The Gift of Life house gives transplant recipients a place to stay at a reduced cost while recovering from transplant surgery. Hilly says they’ve conducted rides in many states in the Great Plains…
Hilly says Trails for Transplants is passionate about supporting the cause of organ donation…
The Fort Pierre Chamber is providing a free meal for the riders on May 28th, which Mayor Gloria Hanson has declared, through proclamation, as Organ Donor Awareness Day in Fort Pierre. Hilly also thanked Scott Deal and the Stanley County Fairgrounds for help with housing horses for the event.
