Canton Goes All-In For Organ Donations

CANTON, CT — During a time of political tension nationally that's affecting which types of flags fly on municipal property in state and national communities, Canton flew a flag Monday that should draw no political ire from anyone.

Monday morning, the Town of Canton proudly flew the "Donate Life Flag" on Canton's town green.

The flag was put up to honor April being "Donate Life Month" and is designed to promote folks to sign up to be organ, eye or tissue donors — and, possibly, save a life in the future.

Canton First Selectman Robert Bessel, members of Canton's public works department and representatives from Donate Life of Connecticut and Wester New England were on hand for a brief ceremony to commemorate the cause.

Participating were Bessel; Caitlyn Bernabucci, New England Donor Services; Robert Martin and Tom Richardson, Canton Department of Public Works; and Beth Bradley, Donate Life's spokesperson and heart transplant recipient.

For more information on Donate Life, click on this link.