Organ Donor Awareness

This week is organ donor awareness week. Being an organ donor is something that many of us would rather not think about. The subject of death is uncomfortable for most people but organ donation is as much about life as it is a result of someone passing. Each year thousands of people die waiting for organ and tissue transplants. Finding the right match against available organs is a little bit like roulette with blood types, and other criteria all playing into the equation. Leaving a legacy of life after a tragedy is as easy as signing an organ donation card and advising your family of your wishes. Any one of us could be on either end of an organ donation decision at any time. Life happens as they say so take the opportunity this week to discuss this with your loved ones and make the decision to give the gift of life. For more information visit the Trillium Gift of Life network’s website at www.giftoflife.on.ca

by Tim FairhurstBiz X Magazine

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Bike Friendly City??

As the weather slowly warms up in Windsor thoughts turn towards fair weather activities such as cycling. For many cycling is a recreational pastime done on the weekends and evenings after work. But for a few dedicated individuals cycling is a passion that they utilize for commuting purposes. In addition to the health benefits this sport also carries an environmental impact in the form of reducing one’s carbon footprint on this earth. A recent study shows Windsor has only about 40 km of dedicated bike lanes in the city, well short of the targeted 160+ km that was supposed to have been in place by now. Many people I know have expressed a desire to use their bicycle as transportation and commute to work but lament the danger of having to deal with narrow roads, insufficient riding space and angry and disrespectful drivers. Larger metropolitan cities such as Toronto Vancouver and Montreal are a hotbed for urban commuting with some even offering bicycle rental stations throughout the city. While Windsor may not be on the same scale as these centers we can still strive to provide options for people that want to make a difference, get fit and do something for the environment. Cyclists are more connected with their environment and create a living breathing vibe in what is otherwise a concrete jungle. So get those wheels turning and get out there and ride, even if just for recreation. by Tim FairhurstBiz X Magazine

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