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You can still give the gift of SIGHT even if you have cataracts, poor eyesight or are blind. Never rule yourself out from allowing someone to see the beauty of the world around them. Consider being an organ, eye and tissue donor TODAY! Sign up at https://lnkd.in/e4sBYU8J. #DonateLife #GiveHope #CorneaDonation

Clayton Sparks Leaves His Mark...a tragedy turned into a story of hope. Clayton Sparks was 24 when a Colorado skiing accident took his life. In Houston, Reid Gray was desperately waiting for a liver due to ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. Abby Gray, his wife and Ambassador of Hope, was 21-weeks pregnant with their twins. The two families had not ever met, but they did share a mutual friend. When the Sparks found out about Reid's liver disease, they saw it as an opportunity for Clayton's life to carry on. Through a direct liver donation, there's only a 25% chance of a match, but that small chance was enough for Reid. He was given a second chance at life because of Clayton's sacrifice of his liver. Clayton's selflessness also helped more than 80 other people through donations of his corneas, tissue and other organs. To honor Clayton's gift that gave Reid his life back, the Grays named their children Oliver Clayton and Kaylee June. To keep Clayton's story alive, Abby authored a heartwarming children's book about him called "Clayton Sparks Leaves His Mark." “We have been blessed to hear so many amazing stories about Clayton Sparks, my husband's donor, since we became connected through the gift of life,” says Gray. “I wanted to be able to inspire other children to be as kind as Clayton was and also honor the gift that he gave our family. I love that this book not only opens the conversation of organ donation within families, but it also can inspire children to look for ways to help those around them every day.” If you're participating in Houston's 2nd Chance Run, be sure to meet Team Clayton! Remember, you still have time to create your own team and honor your donor hero. To do so, visit here >>> https://ow.ly/2ktl50T6Nak #DonateLife #2ndChanceRun #GiveHope #Houston

What do you get when you mix big smiles, #DonateLife t-shirts and brains full of donation facts and stats? You get a successful community outreach event! Ambassadors of Hope, Jennifer T. and Dan H., shared information about organ, eye and tissue donation at the "Empowering Seniors/Senior Synergy Expo" in Fort Worth. The event, hosted by Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare and Commissioner Gary Fickes of Precinct 3, had about 1,900 attendees and 160 exhibitors! A special shoutout goes to our partners at Texas Health Fort Wort (Harris) for providing us with our informational table! #GiveHope #FtWorth #FortWorth

Every day at the DPS, you'll hear this question being asked: "Would you like to sign up as an organ donor?" Ten words that could change countless lives... This September, join us in recognizing #NationalDMVAppreciationMonth, highlighting the vital role DPS partners play in saving and healing lives. Our DPS partners are the people on the front lines of service who have helped millions of people register their decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor. Thank you to all of our DPS partners across Texas! #DonateLife #DMVMonth #Thx4Asking #GiveHope

Haven't signed up for our 2nd Chance Run?! Use this Labor Day to do so! Take advantage of our special sale and receive $5 off per race entry when you use the code LABORDAY24 at checkout. Valid today through Sept. 5th. Register here: Sept. 14th at MacGregor Park in Houston - https://ow.ly/9B3e50TaYR1 Oct. 19th at The Stockyards in Fort Worth - https://ow.ly/LmQo50TaYR4 #DonateLife #GiveHope #2ndChance #2ndChanceRun #Houston #FortWorth #5K #Walk #Run

Kick off your long weekend by signing up for our Houston and Fort Worth 2nd Chance Runs! Take $5 per race entry off with our Labor Day Weekend coupon - just enter LABORDAY24 at checkout! Coupon is good 9/2-9/5. For more info and to register: Sept. 14th at MacGregor Park in Houston - https://ow.ly/9B3e50TaYR1 Oct. 19th at The Stockyards in Fort Worth - https://ow.ly/LmQo50TaYR4 #DonateLife #GiveHope #2ndChance #2ndChanceRun #Houston #FortWorth #5K #Walk #Run

This four-day weekend, we've got a special Feel Good Friday edition for you! - A Labor Day sale for our 2nd Chance Runs - Highlight of a LifeGift team member - Spotlight on the unique city in Germany hosting the World Transplant Games -- Tips on how to talk about donation with others To read all this and more, visit here >>> https://conta.cc/3ALhsUc. #DonateLife #GiveHope #FGF #FeelGood

During #NationalMulticulturalDonorAwarenessMonth, our main focus is educating diverse communities across Texas about the impact of organ, eye and tissue donation. At a recent health fair hosted by the Grand Prairie Spanish South Seventh-Day Adventist Church, we did just that. Nearly 150 attendees were inspired by our Ambassadors of Hope, William S. and Chandra M., who shared facts and addressed misconceptions about donation, encouraging others to register. A special shoutout goes to Sebastian A., a church volunteer who stepped in as LifeGift's Spanish Interpreter at the event. We can't wait to see you again, Grand Prairie! #GiveHope #DonateLife #NMDAM #NMDAM2024

"Breathe Easy" - that's the phrase you'll see written on Team Mike Anthony's t-shirts during Houston's 2nd Chance Run. 💙💚 Their donor hero, Micheal Anthony Oviedo, is the reason they run. In 2019, Micheal suffered a severe asthma attack at 21 years old. His mother, Lori Rojas, says becoming a registered donor was a decision Micheal made at just 15 years old when he obtained his driver’s license. Micheal saved the lives of four people through the selfless giving of his heart, liver, pancreas and both kidneys, restored sight to one individual through cornea donation and healed countless others through tissue donation. "Mike left his mark in this world by showing everyone that it’s okay to help and it’s okay to donate. Know that our loved ones did not leave us in vain; they have a greater purpose and are not only heroes but legends who will live on," shares Rojas. If you're participating in Houston's 2nd Chance Run, be sure to meet Team Mike Anthony! Remember, you still have time to create your own team and honor your donor hero. To do so, visit here >>> https://ow.ly/ca5u50T6Nam #DonateLife #2ndChanceRun #GiveHope #Houston

This #NationalMulticulturalDonorAwarenessMonth, we're learning the facts and sharing the stats...all in hopes of saving more lives and spreading the word about organ, eye and tissue donation among different communities. Send this post to a friend and encourage them to say "YES" today at https://lnkd.in/e4sBYU8J. #DonateLife #GiveHope #NMDAM #NMDAM2024 #OneVoiceOneMission