Donate Life Tennessee

07/28/2025

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. (DCI)'s Camp Okawehna (Camp O).

On this episode of 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.

Don't miss this episode of Connections on Tuesday, July 29th, at 7 PM ET/6 PM CT on our page and on your favorite podcast platforms!

07/28/2025

A Marine officer and proud father of three, Pete enjoys spending his retirement years gardening, cooking, and fishing. On one of these fishing trips, a small wound on Pete's leg became infected and became so painful that he could no longer walk properly.

Despite numerous treatments over 10 months, the wound would not get better. Then his doctor suggested advanced treatment options that used placental grafts; after 4 graft placements, his wound finally began to heal.

Weeks after completing his wound treatments, Pete felt like a new man. He enjoys being able to move around again, and he is now so active that he has lost over 40 lbs.

He wrote letters to his donors, who generously donated the placental grafts that helped him heal. “All I can say is thank you. You have really changed my life. I could barely walk before, but you have given me hope through your donation.” 💙💚

It only takes one YES to transform someone's life. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

07/26/2025

Today, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law that protects the rights of individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities.

At the heart of donation is the belief that everyone deserves access to lifesaving transplants and the chance to live a full, healthy life. 💙💚

Join us in celebrating life and community! Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

07/25/2025

It's a beautiful day to celebrate the legacies of organ, eye and tissue donors at the Fourth Annual Livin’ Fore Lane Memorial Golf Tournament!

The Livin' Fore Lane Memorial Golf Tournament is played in honor of Lane Garrett, an avid golfer whose final act was to save lives as a donor hero in 2022. 💙💚

Thank you so much to our Donate Life Ambassadors for joining us to play and for sharing your stories with participants!

Be a hero like Lane. Register to be a donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

07/24/2025

Six years ago, Adrian Bowers lost his leg and ended up having seven surgeries in a four month period to fix subsequent injuries.

By January 2020, his kidneys were failing.

Adrian waited three years for his lifesaving transplant but is beyond grateful to his donor hero for giving him his life and livelihood back and the opportunity to see his children graduate. 💙💚

To further express his gratitude for the gift of life and to honor his donor hero, Adrian recently competed at the 2024 Transplant Games, winning a gold medal for Team Golf.

Make the lifesaving decision today. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

07/23/2025

Donor Heroes make the selfless decision to be a light of hope and healing to those waiting for lifesaving transplants every day.

We are honored to celebrate their heroic legacies.

Donor Tribute: Morgan Lasley

"Morgan was a light and dedicated much of her life to Christ and she gave the gift of life to many people. She will always be remembered as a sweet soul that was taken from us too soon. Love you MoMo💖"

Give the gift of life. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

It's Extraordinary:One organ donor can save eight lives. One tissue donor can improve the lives of 75 or more individuals.

07/22/2025

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.

This episode of Connections is also available on your favorite podcast platforms!

07/22/2025

This is our week!
Friday 7.25.25
4th Annual Livin’ Fore Lane Memorial Golf Tournament
Greystone Golf Club!
💚

Tennessee Donor Services
Donate Life Tennessee

07/22/2025

We are incredibly proud to partner with the SETHC Minority Health Fair to reach communities of color in Chattanooga each year!

Rowen Smith, a donor mother and Donate Life Ambassador, had the opportunity to talk with attendees about her son, RJ Bridges, who registered to be a donor when he got his driver license and later became a donor hero in 2020.

Rowen shared her experience in the hospital and addressed misconceptions others have to being an organ and tissue donor.

Donate Life Ambassadors Lisa Hodge, heart recipient, and Harry Dillon, liver recipient, also shared their stories and answered questions about donation!

Don't wait to save lives. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

07/22/2025

Michael Wells was a caring soul who touched countless lives in his short time on Earth.

Michael had special needs, but that did not prevent him from saving three lives by donating his liver, heart and kidneys in December 2018.

Today, Michael's family has a close relationship with his heart recipient and her family, often spending holidays together and honoring the incredible gift that will for connect them forever.

Give the gift of life. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

07/21/2025

Thank you to NewsChannel 5 Nashville and weekend anchor Nikki Hauser NC5 for joining us to learn more about the Donate Life Tennessee license plate!

For Donate Life Ambassador Lisa Boullt, this initiative is more than just a license plate - it's another way to honor the life and legacy of her 17-year-old sister, Andrea, who saved six lives as a donor hero 32 years ago.

You can help amplify the legacies of donor heroes and help raise awareness for organ, eye and donation by purchasing a license plate at DonateLifeTNPlate.org.

Watch the full interview from NewsChannel 5 at https://www.newschannel5.com/news/the-unique-way-donate-life-tn-is-spreading-awareness-about-their-cause

07/21/2025

We had an amazing time bringing the lifesaving impact of organ, eye and tissue donation to the Kingsport Axmen game last weekend! ⚾

Attendees had the opportunity to grab Donate Life-themed sunglasses and baseballs and learn more about how they can save 8 lives and improve 75 more as a donor! 💙💚

Hit a home run for life today! Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.