(Pasadena, CA) Two Iowans will be honored today at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. The Iowa Donor Network highlights the stories of Amanda Wilken of West Des Moines and Emily Bohnsack of Wilton, who both passed away in separate car accidents. The women’s tissue donations have helped hundreds of people. They’ll be honored on IDN’s Donate Life float. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Central Time.
Two Iowans Are Honored On 2023 Donate Life Rose Parade Float
By Tom Robinson
Jan 2, 2023 | 6:00 AM
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