Legacies of Life

Transplant Games of America: Honoring Donors for the Gift of Life

We’re shining a light on the Transplant Games of America, apowerful national event that celebrates life, honors organ donors and uplifts the transplant community. We talk with Bill Ryan, the President and CEO of the Transplant Foundation, who is also a donor dad and the Vice President of Patient & Donor Affairs at Organ Procurement & Transplant Network,about the meaningful activities that recognize donors and their families, and how the Games create space for connection, healing and hope. The episode also features an interview with a transplant athlete who shares their journey and what it means to compete in the Transplant Games of America when they come to Denver, Colorado in June. Their story reflect the lasting impact of donation and the many ways a donor’s gift continues to be celebrated every day. To learn more about organ donation, and to sign up as a life-saving donor, visit us at TOSA1.org.

Friends for Life: Honoring Donors Through Advocacy

We’re diving into the heart of TOSA’s Friends for Lifevolunteer program with our special guest, Linda Brady, Family & Recipient Engagement Coordinator. Linda joins us to talk about what makes this volunteer community so meaningful. We also take a look ahead at TOSA’s 2nd Annual Luckyto Have You: Volunteer Appreciation Casino Night, giving listeners a preview of the celebration planned to honor the dedication, compassion and hard work volunteers bring to TOSA’s mission all year long.  For more information about organ donation or how to become a Friends for Life volunteer, please visit TOSA1.org.

Introducing: Gift of Life Alliance

We’re unveiling a new alignment between Texas Organ Sharing Alliance and Southwest Transplant Alliance under the Gift of Life Alliance. Adriana and Edwina sit down with both organizations’ Presidents and CEOs to explore what this collaboration means, why it matters and, most importantly, how it will impact the families who choose to give the gift of life through organ donation. For more information about organ donation, the Gift of Life Alliance alignment or Texas Organ Sharing Alliance, please visit TOSA1.org [TOSA1.org].

Honoring Loved Ones through Tradition

Dia de los Muertos is a tradition that celebrates life and connections with loved ones who have passed. From thevibrant symbolism of marigolds and sugar skulls to the deeply personal stories shared by families, this holiday highlights how remembrance can be both healing and joyful. In this episode, Adriana and Edwina discuss TOSA’s altar and Ofrendas y Recuedros, an event for families to come together to honor, remember and celebrate organ donors. For more information about organ donation or Texas Organ SharingAlliance, please visit TOSA1.org.

What's Your Grief: Tools for the Journey

TOSA recently added a new feature to its website allowingdonor families to connect to grief courses to help them on their journey. This month, we sat down with Litsa Williams, a Program Director and one of the founders of What’s Your Grief, a compassionate online platform designed to support grieving families. We explore the inspiration behind their work, the development of their grief support courses and how these resources are helping donor families find comfort and healing. To learn more about their community, visit WhatsYourGrief.com. For more information about organ donation or Texas Organ Sharing Alliance, please visit TOSA1.org. To view our grief courses with WYG, please visit https://www.tosa1griefsupport.org/.