Milestone Monday-Taking Transplant Stories on the Road

My recipient, Denise Brown, and I are approaching the second anniversary of our kidney transplant.  It has been life changing for both of us.  Previously, I shared the wonderful news that Denise has just become a grandmother.  It's a thrill to know that she's healthy enough to take care of her grandson.

This weekend, I had my first official speaking engagement about our kidney transplant journey. Our church's (St. Pius X Catholic Church, Conyers, Georgia) women's group invited me to speak at our Advent by Candlelight program.  It was an honor to be among them and share the transplant journey.

I enjoyed connecting with several of them after the presentation.  Many of them have been reluctant to register as an organ donor on their license. There were several misconceptions.

I was thankful that in addition to information from The Living Kidney Donor Network, I also had material from Donate Life Georgia.

This season, I am grateful for my own health.  Many are not so lucky.  Until there is a cure for kidney disease, I will continue to speak to as many groups as individuals about the critical need for more donors.

What about you? Do you belong to a group that would benefit in learning more?  I would love to talk to you about booking an event.  Click here for my email.  I usually respond within 24 hours.

P.S. Are you registered as an organ donor? If not, click here to learn more.

You Can Change the World

What can anyone do with all of the problems in the world?  News this week reminded us of the reality of fear and rage.
What can I do?  This week confirmed what I know to be true. I can choose to love.  I can donate life. Donating a kidney to my cousin changed more lives than just the two of us.

I've been in Cleveland, Ohio with Donate Life Team Georgia.  We joined  the group of over 6,000 people here at the Transplant Games of America.  People of every race, age and size competed in Olympic events to prove that transplanted organs and tissues change lives. These people aren't just surviving. They are thriving.

I'll update later.  I've got to catch a plane back to Atlanta.  Check out my facebook page for photos and info.  In the meantime, are you a donor?  If not, visit this site to learn more:

2016 Tranpslant Games, Here I come!

I can't wait to join the other thousands of donors, recipients and families at the Cleveland Convention Center.   What an amazing event to celebrate the journey, struggles and accomplishments of all of those involved. Headed out to join the rest of Donate Life's group: Team Georgia 2016 Tranpslant Games of America!

Stay tuned.  I plan to share many stories.
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