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April 18, 2016

Quilt Row 4-Square 5-Donald McElwee

April 18, 2016/ Chillon Caraway

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DONALD McELWEE

We thank Donald for the Gift of Life.

Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency

The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) is an independent, not-for-profit organ and tissue recovery agency. LOPA's Core Purpose is Making Life Happen. We save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation.

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Episode 104 is now available! Listen now at thegiftedlife.org and find links to your favorite podcast app! On episode 104, we talk about advancements in breast reconstruction following mastectomy to treat breast cancer. Nick Pashos and Billy Heim from Bio-Aesthetics join us to share information about the company’s exciting research and how tissue donors are giving new treatment options. Sally sparks a roundtable discussion about potential myths surrounding donation and how myths can negatively affect a person’s decision to register as an organ, tissue and eye donor. We honor hero Matthew Hull, and answer a listener’s question about tissue donation all on this episode of The Gifted Life Podcast. #podcast #breastcancerawareness

More than 2000 people in Louisiana are waiting. Offer hope! Register and encourage others to register as an organ, tissue and eye donor today! You can save and heal lives. #DonateLife Check out the link in our bio to learn more and register!

On #MardiGras - and ALL days - we CELEBRATE LIFE! The McRae Family is CELEBRATING LIFE in Arkansas today! Recipient Smith McRae & big bro Raz say, ‘Happy Mardi Gras from Arkansas! 💜💛💚’ Smith -and his family - say Smith’s ‘donor angel’ (his HERO) makes days like this possible! #MakingLifeHappen #ThankfulForEachDay 💙💚 Happy Mardi Gras to all!

Don't miss episode 103! Listen to The Gifted Life Podcast now and find links to listen on your favorite podcast apps at thegiftedlife.org Episode 103 is an emotional story about a 13 year old boy who has to come to grips with the gravity of his situation after learning he desperately needs a new heart. Michael Kutcher, twin to television star Ashton Kutcher, joins us to share his 27 year journey to, and after, heart transplant. Hear what life has become for this staunch advocate for registering as an organ, tissue and eye donor, and how he joined the Be The Gift campaign for Donate Life Tennessee - Organ and Tissue Donation. Sally sparks a lively conversation about understanding body language and we honor a hero, Mark Phillips, who has a special tie to LOPA and is shared by Donate Life Northwest. #podcast #listennow #bethegift @mkutch @donatelifetn @donatelifenw

To wrap up #BlackHistoryMonth, today we’re spotlighting Mr. Andre Wright!⁣ ⁣ Andre was known for being able to turn his visions into reality. In his passing, Andre’s vision of leaving behind a legacy became a reality. He wanted to be known as a kind person, and today we remember as more than just kind-hearted . We remember and honor him as a HERO! A HERO who was able to #MakeLifeHappen through the gift of donation!⁣

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