Jason Linder: Cornea Donor

Rayna met her husband Jason when she was 17 and he was 15 years old. He kept asking her out, and she kept saying, "No." But Jason was relentless. Rayna finally said yes, but only for 24 hours. During that fateful day, they had a math class together. Jason knew he had to make a good impression fast, so he brought a sour apple Blow Pop to give Rayna. Unfortunately, that didn't do the trick. After the 24 hours, Rayna looked all of over their school for him so she could end the relationship – but to no avail. There was no sign of him. She finally got word from one of his friends that Jason was in the hospital with a broken leg.

It must have been hard to break up with an injured person, because those 24 hours turned into 24 years. They married and had two children. The Blow Pop tradition continued through their marriage. Jason would bring Rayna sour apple Blow Pops on every birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day, etc.

Jason was always a giving person, so it was no wonder he gave someone the gift of sight. He was always willing to give food and money to those who needed help.

Rayna said of Jason, "He was a wonderful husband, father, son, grandfather, and friend. Jason was a giving man. That's why he chose to be a donor."

Rayna continued, "We were soul mates and still are. Now I take him sour apple Blow Pops."