Donate Life Tennessee

02/14/2026

We eagerly await National Donor Day each year, so why not take a few moments to share the love by registering to save lives as an organ, eye and tissue donor! 💙💚

Your generosity makes the Gift of Life possible each and every day — thank you!

Start saving lives today. Register to be a donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

02/13/2026

We're only 400 pre-orders away from making the Donate Life Tennessee license plate a reality! 💙💚🚗

Once we meet the 1,000 plate pre-sale goal, the license plate will go into production and will be available at your local County Clerk's office.

Plates cost $35 + county fees (+$2 for online payments).

Together, we can save lives one mile at a time! Pre-order your license plate at https://tennesseedonor.org/.../donate-life-tn-license-plate/

Proudly display your commitment to saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation! Order your Donate Life Tennessee license plate now!

02/13/2026

Spencer Calip was a devoted mother, daughter, sister and US marine.

She believed in leaving the earth better than she found it and was an advocate for saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation, even being the reason some of her family members registered as donors themselves.

Two years ago, Spencer became an eye donor, selflessly donating her corneas to restore the sight of others. 💙💚

Change lives forever. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

02/12/2026

Andrew was first diagnosed with heart failure at just 18 years old. For years, he managed his symptoms while also navigating a complex health history that included diabetes and celiac disease.

At 36, he was told he would need a heart transplant. He was admitted to Penn State Hershey to begin that journey, but in the weeks that followed, complications and setbacks arose, ultimately requiring a transfer to UPMC Presbyterian, the only center able to accept his urgent need for both a heart and kidney transplant.

On July 27th, thanks to the selfless gift of an organ donor, Andrew was given a second chance at life – a chance to be a father, a husband, a son, a brother and a friend.

"Andrew has fought countless battles and has always persevered, but we will forever be indebted to his donor and their family. Today, we advocate for others to consider registering as donors, in hopes of helping a family like ours. Because of this incredible gift, we have time together now. Andrew is thriving and doing the things he once only dreamed of."

Thanks to Andrew's wife, Jessica, for sharing this inspirational story with us!

Be a beacon of hope for those waiting. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

02/11/2026

We're celebrating Black History Month on Connections! ❤️💚💛🖤

On this segment, former Tennessee Titans player Albert Haynesworth joins us to share the remarkable journey that led to his lifesaving kidney transplant.

This episode of Connections is also available on your favorite podcast platforms!

02/10/2026

Less than a decade after his successful football career, former Tennessee Titans player Albert Haynesworth III was left fighting for his life when his kidneys began to fail.

By July 2019, doctors urged him to reach out to the public in hopes of finding a living kidney donor.

Albert's plea reached Zach Penny, a physical therapist assistant who had served patients on dialysis. He applied to be a donor and found out he was a match one year later.

On April 15, 2021, the two went into surgery and came out bonded for life. Albert even refers to Zach as his "living angel." 💙💚

Thanks to Zach's generosity, Albert continues to live life to the fullest and is grateful for every moment.

YOU have the power to save lives. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

02/09/2026

We're celebrating Black History Month on Connections! ❤️💚💛🖤

On this segment, former Tennessee Titans player Albert Haynesworth joins us to share the remarkable journey that led to his lifesaving kidney transplant.

Don't miss this episode of Connections on Tuesday, February 10th, at 7 PM ET/6 PM CT on our page and on your favorite podcast platforms!

02/09/2026

Donor Heroes make the selfless decision to be a light of hope and healing to those waiting for lifesaving transplants every day.

We are honored to celebrate their heroic legacies.

Donor Tribute: Asher Sullivan

"Asher was a 10 year old fourth-grade student in Christiana, Tennessee. He passed as a result of injuries sustained while playing with friends during a severe weather accident in May 2024. Asher was a selfless kid who had an amazing sense of humor and lived life to the fullest. He was most proud of his lizard Leo, his stuffed animals and visiting all 50 states. He even broke his collarbone at the 50th state we visited, Alaska.

Asher absolutely loved his family, and his big brother, Declan, was his hero. Some of our favorite memories together involved travelling to national parks and visiting different states. We are also avid Vanderbilt Commodore fans, and we enjoyed going to all athletic events. As Vanderbilt fans, Asher despised the University of Tennessee and actually got in trouble at school for refusing to sing Rocky Top during choir class.

Kaycee, Asher’s mom, has been a lifelong proponent of organ donation. Once we knew that Asher was not going to survive his injuries, it was an immediate decision to donate his organs. Asher always wanted to help anyone no matter who they were and this choice describes Asher’s personality and heart perfectly. Asher had a birth mark on his right upper arm that resembled a heart, and we always said he wore his heart on his sleeve. Even in death, Asher was showing that big heart for others."

In honor of Asher's memory, Kaycee began Asher’s Animals, a program that collects stuffed animals to be donated to hospitals, and its 2nd Annual Donation Drive begins today! 💙💚

Help honor Asher's memory. Consider donating a stuffed animal to Asher's Animals or help save lives by registering to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

02/09/2026

Want to spread the word about organ and tissue donation but don't know where to start? Become a Donate Life Ambassador!

Our inspiring group of Ambassadors includes families of donor heroes, individuals waiting for lifesaving transplants, transplant recipients, living donors and others who are passionate about saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation.

Anyone can be a volunteer Ambassador—join us today by signing up at https://www.tfaforms.com/5093484.

02/08/2026

Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, will hold 68,000+ people for the Big Game tonight? 🏈

The 100,000+ patients waiting for a lifesaving transplant would fill up the stadium and still leave more than 32,000 waiting for a seat!

But we all have the power to tackle the wait. 💙💚

Score a touchdown and save lives today. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

02/05/2026

Donor Heroes make the selfless decision to be a light of hope and healing to those waiting for lifesaving transplants every day.

We are honored to celebrate their heroic legacies.

Donor Tribute: Adam Woodhams

"Our son was in a fatal motorcycle accident at the age of 38. We were not prepared to decide on organ donation, but when we learned that our son wanted to be an organ donor, we absolutely said yes. The silver lining was to know he saved numerous lives, and we were lucky enough to meet his heart recipient. Knowing that our son‘s heart continues to beat on helps ease the pain of losing our only child. Adam, you will be forever be etched in our hearts."

Give the gift of life. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

It's Extraordinary:One organ donor can save eight lives. One tissue donor can improve the lives of 75 or more individuals.

02/04/2026

Donate Life Ambassador Adam Cowan, a kidney recipient, joined Cheryl Franklin-Key, owner of John P. Franklin Funeral Home as guests on WNOO Radio's Community Awareness!

Show host Sister Willie McClendon led a frank, heartfelt radio conversation about organ donation—what it means to receive the gift of life and why these conversations matter. Listeners even had the opportunity to call in with their questions.

Thank you to Sister Willie and WNOO Radio for helping us get the facts out about organ and tissue donation! 💙💚

Help save lives today. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.