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#BeTheGift Connections

#BeTheGift Connections

Written by: Tennessee Donor Services
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 #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 with donor hero families, living donors, transplant recipients, and healthcare professionals directly involved in the recovery and transplant of organs/tissues. Each episode tackles a specific aspect of donation and the challenges facing those waiting for their lifesaving gift. We hope these episodes will inform and inspire others to be the gift and save lives by registering at BeTheGiftToday.com.Tennessee Donor Services Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • #BeTheGift Connections: Everett 2.0

    #BeTheGift Connections: Everett 2.0
    Dec 10 2025

    We're celebrating the Season of Giving with heartwarming stories of hope, resilience and the gift of life on #BeTheGift Connections! ✨


    On this segment, we'll chat with Everett Drewes, a five and a half year old kidney recipient, and his parents, Matthew and Margaret, about the journey that led to the new life of "Everett 2.0." 💙💚
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    22 mins
  • #BeTheGift Connections: Eye to Eye

    #BeTheGift Connections: Eye to Eye
    Nov 21 2025

    We're wrapping up our series of programs related to cornea donation in honor of Eye Donation Month on #BeTheGift Connections!On our final segment, we'll go behind the scenes of corneal recovery and transplantation with two special guests from Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank (SDSEB), featuring:💙 Dr. Jennifer Li, SDSEB Medical Director and Corneal Surgeon💚 Alyssa Hernandez, SDSEB Director of Marketing and Development
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    13 mins
  • #BeTheGift Connections: Sight Restored

    #BeTheGift Connections: Sight Restored
    Nov 19 2025

    We're continuing our series of programs related to cornea donation and transplantation in honor of Eye Donation Month on #BeTheGift Connections!


    On this segment, we'll hear from Christine Lichti, a UC Davis Health Pediatric Critical Care Nurse and cornea recipient, as she shares how her cornea transplant transformed her outlook on life - in more ways than one!
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    12 mins
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