Thread: Team Member Passes Away
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Unread 12-03-2005, 21:36
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AKA: Stephen Rourke
FRC #1114 (Simbotics), 1503 (Spartonics), & 1680 (FESStronics)
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Location: St. Catharines Ontario Canada
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Re: Team Member Passes Away
One of the amazing things that came out of this tragedy is that Kevin was able to give life to SEVEN other people!!! Kevin donated his vital organs to others in need. His heart was a perfect match for a middle-aged man on the verge of death. His lungs went to a teenager with cystic fibrosis. His kidneys went to two other people who can now enjoy life free from dialysis. His liver was sectioned and two other people received life-saving transplants. And his pancreas went to someone with chronic, life-threatening diabetes.

In death, Kevin gave life to many!

Kevin’s dad has asked to join the team as we travel to the championship in Atlanta – to finish what Kevin started. Team 1114 GM Simbotics has proudly offered to bring him along as our newest mentor. In memory of Kevin…..
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