We're celebrating National Liver Awareness Month with the first of three inspirational liver transplant stories on #BeTheGift Connections!
Erin Morris was only a teenager when she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis. After spending 9 years waiting for the gift of life, she received her liver transplant from a selfless donor hero in 2014. She joins us to share more about her experience and the hope her transplant gave her.
For many patients, receiving an organ transplant is not only a lifesaving experience but a life-changing one.On this segment of #BeTheGift Connections, we're excited to welcome veteran bluegrass artist Mark Newton. a liver and kidney recipient, as he shares how his two transplants impacted his music and his life.
We all know that a snowstorm in the South can shut communities down, but the dedicated work of organ procurement organizations, hospitals and transplant centers must go on!
On this episode of #BeTheGift Connections, Doug Floyd, a two-time kidney recipient, and Rebecca Jarvis, UTMC Transplant Coordinator, join us to share the miraculous chain of events that led to Doug's lifesaving gift amidst the January 2024 snowstorm.
As National Minority Donor Awareness Month comes to a close, we're reminded of the critical need for transplants among our multicultural communities.On this segment of #BeTheGift Connections, we're joined by Mid-South Transplant Foundation's Artavius Veasey, a kidney recipient who uses his own experience as a recipient and a donor family member to speak to the lifesaving impact of donation.
Adam Cowan spent nine years on dialysis before receiving his lifesaving kidney transplant.
On this segment of #BeTheGift Connections, Adam joins us to share how he uses his transplant experience to advocate for dialysis patients and encourage others to register to be organ, eye and tissue donors.
In May 2022, 15-year-old Anthony "Peanut" Glenn, Jr., became a victim of gun violence and saved lives as a donor hero.Jay Mazon, Anthony's mother, joins us on this segment of #BeTheGift Connections to share his story and how she came to the decision to keep her son's legacy alive through donation.
Millions of children attend summer camps across the United States each year, but we're excited to share with you a special summer camp for children with kidney disease and transplant recipients: Dialysis Clinic, Inc.'s Camp Okawehna.
On this episode of #BeTheGift Connections, we'll be joined by Camp O Director John Hosford III to learn more about the camp experience and what it means to be a Camp O camper.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
