Giving the Gift of Life: A Conversation on Organ Donation with Pavion & Donate Life America
Each April, we observe National Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the life-saving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation. As part of this important initiative, Pavion hosted a special podcast episode featuring a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about the power of organ donation.
In this episode, host Michelle Dawn Mooney speaks with two incredible guests:
- Wanda A. Griffith, a Pavion Monitoring Support Manager and heart transplant recipient
- Karen Headley, Vice President of Partnerships and Philanthropy at Donate Life America
A Story of Hope and Resilience
Wanda shares her journey of being diagnosed with congestive heart failure at just 30 years old. Despite being given only six months to live, she fought to stay stable for 15 years—watching her daughter grow, moving to Philadelphia for top-notch care, and ultimately receiving the heart transplant that saved her life.
Her story is a powerful testament to the life-saving impact of organ donation, and her mantra, “I’m somebody, but part of me is somebody else,” captures the deep gratitude she holds for her donor and their family.
The Critical Role of Organ Donors
Karen Headley sheds light on the urgent need for organ donors and how a single decision can change countless lives. Many people don’t realize that signing up as an organ donor can relieve families of difficult decisions during times of tragedy, allowing them to focus on grieving and healing.
Watch the Full Conversation
This conversation is one you won’t want to miss. Watch the full video here to hear Wanda’s remarkable story and learn how you can make a difference by registering as an organ donor.
To Register as an Organ Donor – Visit our page here to get started.
Every donor has the potential to save up to eight lives. Be the difference. Be the hope. Be a donor.
