Sunday, December 1, 2019

#ThatGirlNeedsAKidney: LIVING ORGAN DONOR TESTIMONIALS

White House Films has produced a new #ThatGirlNeedsAKidney iMovie series entitled: Living Organ Donor Testimonials.

This series features a diverse group of people who've given the gift of life to someone in need of a life-saving organ. It is my hope this series will influence people to register to become organ donors and find out if they qualify to become Living Organ Donors.

The first episode features Mary Tobin. Mary is my sorority sister and new Facebook friend. Mary replied to one of my Facebook posts and I asked her if she was willing to videotape her quote.

"I am a living kidney donor and life is good! The only thing I can't do is play tackle football in the NFL...I hope this inspires someone to consider being tested as a match!"

Mary agreed.

I hope you're inspired by Mary's message!




The second episode shines a light on non-directed donation. Lisa, a Living Donor who donated her kidney to a complete stranger, currently serves as the Donor Family Advocate for Washington Regional Transplant Community (WRTC). Lisa and I met through my support group at MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute.


I hope you're enlightened by Lisa's message!



The third episode features Trish Phillips. Trish and I were introduced to one another through Facebook and Instagram. She is doing some amazing work to inform people about End Stage Renal Disease and Living Donation.

I hope Trish's message emboldens you to consider organ donation!



The fourth episode features Marcia Howard. Marcia and I are Spelman Sisters and she answered my request to share her testimony by video.

I hope you're encouraged to register as an organ donor and consider becoming a living organ donor as you listen to Marcia's message!




Peace & Love You More...Malkia

Register to become an organ donor at www.donatelife.net

If you’re interested in giving the gift of life to me, please complete the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute Questionnaire: www.medstargeorgetown.org/LivingKidneyDonor