Gift of Life

National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month (NMDAM) - NMDAM is celebrated throughout August to promote organ, eye, and tissue donation within diverse communities. - Focuses on education and outreach to improve the quality of life in these communities. Krystle Pitts received her transplant during the COVID-19 pandemic. - A vibrant young woman involved in helping youth learn leadership skills and pur...

Gift of Life - The Organ Transplant Podcast - National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month (NMDAM) celebration - Guest: Erika Flores from LifeLink Florida - Highlighting the impact of NMDAM on organ, eye, and tissue donation in diverse communities on this episode 14 we chat with Erica from LifeLink Florida to explain how important the month of August is for NMDAM. We also shre the heartwarming story...

Welcome to Episode 13 of Gift of Life - The Organ Transplant Podcast with your host BJ Odom, a heart and kidney recipient! Today, we're taking a heartfelt journey through some of BJ's favorite moments from the first 12 episodes. Join us as we revisit the touching story of Christine, the donor mother of Chris, and the incredible moment she heard her son's heart beating in the recipient for the firs...

Don't this heartwarming episode 12 of Gift of Life - The Organ Transplant Podcast hosted by BJ Odom. Join BJ as he turns the spotlight on his devoted caregiver and loving wife, Susan. Journey with them through the emotional highs and lows, as they reflect on Susan's pivotal role in BJ's medical journey, from his near-loss during bypass surgery to her own battle with breast cancer. This candid conv...

Join us on a heartwarming journey in this week's episode of Gift of Life - the Organ Transplant Podcast, as we delve into the incredible story of Lisa Donahey's selfless act that changed lives forever.   It all started with a single Facebook post that caught Lisa's eye, leading her to commit to donating a kidney to a family acquaintance in need. Feeling a deep sense of guidance from God, Lisa...

Welcome to *Gift of Life - The Organ Transplant Podcast*  episode 10 with your host, BJ Odom a double organ transplant recipient. This episode features Adrian Marshall, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with significant experience in healthcare and involvement with the HCA Florida Largo Hospital Transplant Center.   Adrian Marshall shares insights from her 12 years of experience at the f...

In this heartwarming episode of "Gift to Life: The Organ Transplant Podcast," we sit down with Adrian, a dedicated member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and a pillar in his community. Adrian shares his inspiring story of resilience and hope as he recounts his unexpected journey to a life-saving lung transplant.   What began as what Adrian thought was a minor eye issue turned out to be a serious...

In today's emotionally uplifting episode, we are privileged to share the remarkable story of Chris, a hero who selflessly saved four lives through organ donation. Join us as we delve into the heartfelt narrative of Chris's family bidding him farewell, and how his legacy continues to inspire and touch the lives of many.    Chris's mother, Christine, eloquently recounts the profound experi...

 Exciting Episode Alert!   Tune in to Episode 7 of "Gift of Life: The Organ Transplant Podcast" where we have an incredible story to share with you!    In this episode, we are thrilled to have Jennienne sharing her journey with us. At just 17 years old, she went on dialysis, and after 12 long years, her life changed when her brother became her first lifesaving donor. Life...

Join us this week for an incredibly moving and inspiring story that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you filled with hope. Meet Paige, a resilient individual whose life was forever altered at the tender age of 3 when a faulty vaccine plunged her into a harrowing coma. Emerging from this traumatic ordeal, she was thrust into a lifelong battle with diabetes.   Paige's journey took a mira...

 Get ready for an unforgettable journey of love and gratitude in Episode 5 of "Gift of Life: The Organ Transplant Podcast"!   Join us as we delve into the heartwarming love story of Glenn and Tree, a tale of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of organ donation.    Glenn's life was forever changed when he received a life-saving liver transplant, giving him over...

            Welcome to "The Gift Of Life: The Organ Transplant Podcast"! Today, we have a special guest, Ashley Moore, the Manager of Public Relations for the Lifelink Foundation of Florida. Ashley will shed light on the importance of organ donations and debunk some major myths and misconceptions surrounding this noble cause.   Join us as we delve into the variou...

Welcome to a gripping and uplifting episode of "Gift of Life: The Organ Transplant Podcast"! Join us as we dive into the inspiring story of Al Brock, a liver transplant recipient whose life has taken a remarkable turn! Two years post-transplant, Al now resides in the vibrant city of Nashville, where he has embraced a career as a record promoter and radio announcer for Nash FM. Alongside his devote...

  This episode features Melissa Tuff, president of the support group "Organ Transplant Recipients of Southwest Florida." Melissa is no stranger to transplants, having received her first kidney as a teenager. Now, she's facing the need for another transplant. In this episode, you'll hear: Melissa's story and the challenges of seeking a second kidney transplant. Valuable insights she's gained t...

Buckle Up for the Gift of Life Podcast: Beating the Odds with a New Heart (and Kidney!) Ever stared down a life-or-death situation at 22 months old? That's BJ Odom's story, and on this first episode of the Gift of Life Podcast , he's pulling back the curtain. BJ wasn't dealt the easiest hand – born with a bad heart, a transplant in 2003, and another kidney transplant in 2015. But this warrio...

'Gift of Life' ｜The Organ Transplant Podcast is hosted by BJ Odom, a double transplant recipient who received a life-saving heart in 2003 and a kidney in 2015. BJ knows firsthand the power of organ donation. After receiving a heart transplant and facing the challenges of anti-rejection medication, he needed a second transplant – a kidney. Now, BJ shares his inspiring journey and those of ot...