Donate Life Tennessee

05/21/2026

Kay was known for his dedication to service and his unwavering commitment to helping others as a Community Service Officer.

In August 2020, Kay became a donor hero following a medical emergency while on duty. He saved three lives by donating his kidneys and liver to those in need. His cardiovascular tissue, corneas, skin and bone also helped heal and improve the lives of many more. 💙💚

Kay’s legacy of generosity lives on through his recipients, who carry his legacy forward every day.

Leave a lasting legacy. Sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

05/20/2026

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: Benton Foster

"In 2015, Benton came downstairs and said he had registered to be an organ donor. He was 23. I was a paramedic, his mom was an RN and he had heard us talk a lot about organ donation. I asked him why he decided to register. 'Well, someday if I can’t live, maybe someone else can,' he said. On October 15, 2017, he died from a brain aneurysm. In his death, he saved the four lives."

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

05/19/2026

What would inspire someone to be a living kidney donor for a complete stranger?

On this segment of Connections, we're joined by Stewart County Clerk Natalie Hardison, a living donor, and Elaine Ford, her kidney recipient, as they share how donation intertwined their lives forever.

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

05/19/2026

1 in 12 patients waiting for a lifesaving transplants is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)?

The AAPI community suffers significantly from liver disease and hepatitis, increasing the risk of organ failure and the need for transplants.

Together, we can work to ensure all AAPI patients receive the gift of life! 💙💚

Don't wait. Sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

05/18/2026

What would inspire someone to be a living kidney donor for a complete stranger?

On this segment of Connections, we're joined by Stewart County Clerk Natalie Hardison, a living donor, and Elaine Ford, her kidney recipient, as they share how donation intertwined their lives forever.

Don't miss this episode of Connections on Tuesday, May 19th, at 7 PM ET/6 PM CT on our page and on your favorite podcast platforms!

05/18/2026

Gabby Preap was only 17 when she learned she had a deadly heart condition: cardiomyopathy.

By 19, she was dying of heart failure and a transplant was her only hope. She was placed on a waiting list, hoping and praying that a match would be found soon.

As the days turned into weeks and then months, Gabby's hope began to fade, but she refused to give up. Finally, after two and a half years of waiting, she received the call that a 19-year-old donor hero named Cassie Campbell had come to her rescue in April 2011.

It's been more than 15 years since Cassie saved Gabby's life, and Gabby lives each day stronger than the last, honoring Cassie every step of the way. 💙💚

Be someone's second chance. Sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

05/15/2026

we offer a wide variety of grief support and resources for our donor families?

Our Aftercare Program strives to provide you the best support possible in the difficult months and years following the loss of your loved one with free, online grief support courses and webinars that you can access at any time, from the comfort of home.

We also provide information for local grief resources across the state and the opportunity to join our DCI Donor Family Group, a Facebook group dedicated to connecting and supporting one another through the grief journey.

Learn more at https://caringforfamilies.dcids.org/

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Want to spread the word about organ and tissue donation but don't know where to start? Become a Donate Life Ambassador!

Our inspiring group of Ambassadors includes families of donor heroes, individuals waiting for lifesaving transplants, transplant recipients, living donors and others who are passionate about saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation.

Anyone can be a volunteer Ambassador—join us today by signing up at https://www.tfaforms.com/5093484.

05/13/2026

Rick Russo is just one of the 2,700 Tennesseans waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant. 💙💚

Read more about his story below.

It is an undesirable journey, but it’s Rick’s. It’s also one that’s shared by thousands of folks in our community, our state, our country, and even worldwide. https://tinyurl.com/bdds69u7