BATES COUNTY, MO – What is a hero? Is it someone who can leap tall buildings with a single bound? Maybe able to bend steel with his bare hands? No, a true hero is someone who gives something of themselves that will help someone else never expecting a reward for their actions.
Kevin Jacobs was a true hero. Kevin, the 24-year old son of Stewart and Kerrie Jacobs of Butler, Missouri and Toni and Eldo Eaglen of Milan, MO loved spending time with his fiancé Kaycee Trevino and their beautiful daughter, Keylee Jacobs.
Kevin became an organ donor at a very young age. On August 30, 2014, he was pronounced brain dead from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Even though this was a tragic loss for his family, his donation of his organs saved the lives of 5 people. He also gave the gift of sight as well as bone, bone marrow, veins and skin to as many as 50 people. Through his gift of life, he lives on in the people he saved and in the memories of his family and friends.
Darin Wainscott was also a true hero. Darin passed away on February 28, 2013, but even in his death, new life was given to 4 people as well as the gift of sight to 2 people. Both these men are true heroes.
The third annual Giving Fore Living Banquet will be held on Friday, June 12, 2015, at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian, MO. Tickets are now available for you to purchase at Massey’s Country Mart, Drs. Noe, Miller and Miller, Adrian Bank and Farm Bureau as well as committee members.
Please join in celebration of life and help promote the gift of life through organ donation.
What is a Hero?
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