What:

The United States Postal Service is recognizing Letter Carrier Martha Olsen, Jackson Post Office, with the Postmaster General Hero Award. Olsen donated her kidney, through a kidney paired donation program, to save the life of an unknown recipient.

After reading a post on Facebook of a local father in need of a kidney transplant, Olsen volunteered to be tested. Though she was not a match for the father, Olsen was found a match for an unknown recipient in another state. The surgery to remove her kidney and transport the kidney to the recipient was successful. Upon her return to work, her heroic action is being recognized.

When:

Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.

Where:

Jackson Post Office
1500 N Elm St
Jackson, MI  49202

Background:

The Postmaster General Hero Award is given to USPS employees who go above and beyond the call of duty protecting human life and property. Each recipient receives a commendation letter from Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan. Honorees are featured on a heroes’ wall at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC. The Detroit District USPS will also present a plaque to the local hero.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Please call Missy Tackett-Warner at (517) 768-0721 to RSVP and for assistance entering the facility.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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