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#BeTheGift Connections
Tennessee Donor Services
70 episodes
2 days ago
#BeTheGift Connections is a series of monthly programs designed to inform and connect the public to lifesaving stories of organ donation and transplantation. Episodes feature real-life conversations with donor hero families, living donors, transplant recipients, and healthcare professionals directly involved in the recovery and transplant of organs/tissues. Each episode tackles a specific aspect of donation and the challenges facing those waiting for their lifesaving gift. We hope these episodes will inform and inspire others to be the gift and save lives by registering at BeTheGiftToday.com.
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#BeTheGift Connections is a series of monthly programs designed to inform and connect the public to lifesaving stories of organ donation and transplantation. Episodes feature real-life conversations with donor hero families, living donors, transplant recipients, and healthcare professionals directly involved in the recovery and transplant of organs/tissues. Each episode tackles a specific aspect of donation and the challenges facing those waiting for their lifesaving gift. We hope these episodes will inform and inspire others to be the gift and save lives by registering at BeTheGiftToday.com.
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#BeTheGift Connections
#BeTheGift Connections: Fightin' Like a Titan

Each day, we're reminded that ANYONE has the power to give the gift of life.


Cameron Parker was one such hero who lived life to the fullest before saving lives in death. His mother, Kendra Hicks, joins us to share more about his remarkable legacy.

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2 days ago
14 minutes 57 seconds

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#BeTheGift Connections: Livin' Fore Lane

Organ donation can transform a tragedy into a source of hope, healing and lasting legacy for the donor's recipients, family and friends.


On this episode of #BeTheGift Connections, we'll hear from Annie Deaton, TDS Clinical Manager and donor sister, as she shares how her brother Lane's selfless legacy lives on through the Livin' Fore Lane Memorial Golf Tournament.

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1 month ago
33 minutes 52 seconds

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#BeTheGift Connections: RJ's Last Gift

There's no better time than May to share stories of donor mothers and their incredible strength on #BeTheGift Connections.


On this week's segment, Rowen Smith joins us to share the story of her 25-year-old son, RJ, who saved two lives as a donor hero following a tragic motor scooter accident.

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2 months ago
19 minutes 34 seconds

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#BeTheGift Connections: A Legacy of Giving

In honor of Mother's Day, we're sharing stories of donor mothers and their incredible strength on #BeTheGift Connections.


Julia Henry's son, Mason, was only 21-years-old when he died unexpectedly. Because he was a registered donor, Mason was able to save and improve the lives of many. 💙💚


Julia joins us to share what Mason's selfless legacy means to her as a donor mother.

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2 months ago
14 minutes 41 seconds

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#BeTheGift Connections: The Power of Perseverance

We're celebrating the lifesaving power of organ, eye and tissue donation during Donate Life Month on #BeTheGift Connections!


In this episode, we're joined by Kaden Woodard, who is currently waiting for a liver transplant, and his parents, April and Rob Ergenbright, as they share how they remain resilient during their transplant journey.

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3 months ago
14 minutes 58 seconds

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#BeTheGift Connections - Life Between Us: A Mother/Daughter Story

We're celebrating the lifesaving power of organ, eye and tissue donation during Donate Life Month on #BeTheGift Connections!


In this segment, we'll hear from Vonnie and Autumn Stone as they share the special story of how Vonnie gave her two-year-old daughter a lifesaving gift through kidney donation.

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3 months ago
24 minutes 35 seconds

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#BeTheGift Connections - The Power of Giving: A Living Donation Story

In honor of National Kidney Month, we're sharing a special story about living donation on this week's #BeTheGift Connections!


Diagnosed with kidney disease in late 2021, John Lowe was on dialysis by early 2022 as he waited for a lifesaving transplant.


Fortunately, Amy Martinez, a family friend, made the selfless decision to save John's life as a living donor!

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4 months ago
22 minutes 9 seconds

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#BeTheGift Connections - Living Again: My Path to a Kidney Transplant

We're celebrating National Kidney Month on #BeTheGift Connections!


Memphis native Gay Hannah joins us to share how faith guided her through her lifesaving kidney transplant journey.

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4 months ago
41 minutes 4 seconds

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#BeTheGift Connections: Heartfelt Miracles

We're back with another heartfelt story on #BeTheGift Connections!


Bill Forsythe joins us to share how a series of miracles led to him receiving his lifesaving heart transplant in 2016.

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4 months ago
24 minutes 18 seconds

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#BeTheGift Connections: Heartbeat of Hope

We couldn't let February go by without featuring inspiring stories from the heart on #BeTheGift Connections!


In this segment, we'll hear from Rescue Doc Films co-founder Josh Gildrie as he shares how his heart transplant journey in 2022 gave him a second chance at life.

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5 months ago
28 minutes 34 seconds

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Chronic Liver Disease: A Community Crisis

We're wrapping up our community organization spotlights with Mid South Liver Alliance on #BeTheGift Connections! Mid South Liver Alliance Executive Director Teresa Davidson joins us to share how her organization provides community-based support with education, transportation and advocacy for those with liver disease.

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5 months ago
19 minutes 51 seconds

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Keeping it Local: Chattanooga's Kidney Foundation

We're back to highlight another community organization working to save and improve lives on #BeTheGift Connections! The Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Executive Director Heather Melton joins us to share how the organization has provided assistance to those affected by kidney disease in the Chattanooga, TN, area since 1989!

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5 months ago
24 minutes 15 seconds

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Life in Every Drop: The Power of Blood Donation

We're excited to kick off another year of #BeTheGift Connections by highlighting community organizations who are also working to save and improve lives!


On this episode, we'll hear from Brooke Katz, Media Relations Coordinator for Blood Assurance, as she shares about the lifesaving gift of blood donation and the urgent need for blood donors.

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6 months ago
24 minutes 37 seconds

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2024 December #BeTheGift Connections: A Father's Last Act of Love

It's time for our final episode of #BeTheGift Connections for 2024!

Jessica Finger and Heather Bruggink's father, John Shaver, was diagnosed with ALS six years before he passed away in July 2023, but his disease did not prevent him from saving lives as a donor hero.

Join us as Jessica and Heather share more about their father's legacy and how they cope with his absence during the holiday season.

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7 months ago
25 minutes 6 seconds

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2024 December #BeTheGift Connections - Heartfelt Hope: A Recipient's Story

We're celebrating the season of giving all month long on #BeTheGift Connections!

As a three-time heart transplant recipient, Travis Marcus is no stranger to the lifesaving impact of donation.

Join us as he takes us through his inspirational journey of being a three-time recipient of the gift of life.

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7 months ago
27 minutes 8 seconds

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2024 December #BeTheGift Connections: Gratitude Beyond Words - The Gift of a Kidney

We're celebrating the season of giving all month long on #BeTheGift Connections!

On this episode, we'll hear from Reese Pagano, a two-time kidney recipient, who received both of her transplants from generous co-workers through living donation!

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7 months ago
16 minutes 27 seconds

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2024 November #BeTheGift Connections - Donor Sabbath: Faith Shines Bright

We're celebrating faith and gratitude during National Donor Sabbath on #BeTheGift Connections!

We'll hear from Vicki Geist, a kidney recipient and co-owner of Cedar Springs Christian Stores, as she shares how polycystic kidney disease has impacted her family and how faith played a vital role in her transplant journey.

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8 months ago
21 minutes 41 seconds

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2024 October #BeTheGift Connections: The Love of Family

It's not often that a family experiences donation from a donor family and recipient point of view within a few days.

Luther Davis was blessed to receive a lifesaving kidney transplant from his son, Nathan, after he became a donor hero following a fatal car accident.

On this installment of #BeTheGift Connections, we'll hear from Luther and his wife, Julia, as they share an extraordinary story of love and generosity between father and son.

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9 months ago
18 minutes 48 seconds

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2024 October #BeTheGift Connections: Service Beyond Self: The Gift of Life

Will McKamey was a freshman at the United States Naval Academy and a member of the Naval Academy football team when he saved lives as a donor hero in 2014. On this episode of #BeTheGift Connections, we'll hear from Will's parents, Randy and Kara McKamey, as they share how their son's selfless legacy lives on.

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9 months ago
21 minutes 35 seconds

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2024 October #BeTheGift Connections: Harry Dillon, Laura Walker, Sue Best and Shannon Michaels

We're celebrating National Liver Awareness Month on #BeTheGift Connections! We'll hear how two families developed an unbreakable bond through the gift of life. Harry Dillon received his lifesaving liver transplant from Tom Best, a donor hero. Harry has since connected with Tom's family, including his wife, Sue Best, his sister, Laura Walker, and his daughter, Shannon Michaels.

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9 months ago
22 minutes 23 seconds

#BeTheGift Connections
#BeTheGift Connections is a series of monthly programs designed to inform and connect the public to lifesaving stories of organ donation and transplantation. Episodes feature real-life conversations with donor hero families, living donors, transplant recipients, and healthcare professionals directly involved in the recovery and transplant of organs/tissues. Each episode tackles a specific aspect of donation and the challenges facing those waiting for their lifesaving gift. We hope these episodes will inform and inspire others to be the gift and save lives by registering at BeTheGiftToday.com.