#BeTheGift Connections

By Tennessee Donor Services

#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 w... more

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How many episodes does #BeTheGift Connections have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.

#BeTheGift Connections episodes:

October 22, 2024 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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19min
October 15, 2024 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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22min
October 01, 2024 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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23min
August 20, 2024 2024 August #BeTheGift Connections: Sean & Wendy Mercer
We're celebrating Minority Donor Awareness Month on #BeTheGift Connections!
We'll hear from Sean and Wendy Mercer as they share their experience navigating Sean's cornea transplant and recovery.
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15min
August 06, 2024 2024 August #BeTheGift Connections: Evelyn Henning
We're celebrating Minority/Multicultural Donor Awareness Month on #BeTheGift Connections!
Join the program to hear from Evelyn Henning, a kidney recipient who championed her transplant journey with faith and hope.
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19min
July 16, 2024 #BeTheGift Connections at the 2024 Transplant Games: Adrian Bowers
#BeTheGift Connections is coming to you LIVE from the 2024 Transplant Games in Birmingham to share stories from members of Team Tennessee and other competing athletes!
Our final interview is with Adrian Bowers, a kidney recipient who helped Team Tennessee win the Gold for Team Golf.
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15min
July 11, 2024 #BeTheGift Connections at the 2024 Transplant Games: Debra and David Kitts
#BeTheGift Connections is coming to you LIVE from the 2024 Transplant Games in Birmingham to share stories from members of Team Tennessee and other competing athletes!
Our next interview is with Debra and David Kitts, a donor family whose 17-year-old son, Dustin, became a donor hero in 2000.
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5min
July 10, 2024 #BeTheGift Connections at the 2024 Transplant Games: Katie Lea
#BeTheGift Connections is coming to you LIVE from the 2024 Transplant Games in Birmingham to share stories from members of Team Tennessee and other competing athletes!
We spoke with Katie Lea, a living kidney donor, about her decision to give the gift of life to a stranger through living donation.
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6min
July 09, 2024 #BeTheGift Connections at the 2024 Transplant Games: Angela Culp
#BeTheGift Connections is coming to you LIVE from the 2024 Transplant Games in Birmingham to share stories from members of Team Tennessee and other competing athletes!
Our next guest is Angela Culp, a kidney recipient and nurse at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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5min
July 09, 2024 #BeTheGift Connections at the 2024 Transplant Games: Phillip Harris
#BeTheGift Connections is coming to you LIVE from the 2024 Transplant Games in Birmingham to share stories from members of Team Tennessee and other competing athletes!

Our next guest is Phillip Harris, a liver recipient who is competing on Team Alabama.
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7min

FAQs about #BeTheGift Connections:

How many episodes does #BeTheGift Connections have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.