Charlie in the News:Minority donors week

[marnel]

I agreed to a press release telling my Charlie's story of organ donation. It was really easy because I didn't really have to talk to anyone in person everything was via email.... That's kinda why I agreed.

I just got sent the first link of where it was shared: West Hartford News

I also agreed to a radio interview which had me with insomnia last night, I shared the info on my facebook page. Sadly I found out the am station doesn't stream live on tune in radio . Karma is wow b/c one of Charlies best friends works at that radio station and she sent me an edited version of the broadcast. Love her

I was so nervous I got hung up in the beginning but if you'd like a listen. I am choked up so don't listen if your not in a good mood yourself. I uploaded to soundcloud


Thanks again for letting me share this important story regarding organ donation. I can now breathe a sigh of relief

[mariewilcox]

Oh Mary, I can only imagine how hard that was even the print part, not to mention the radio part.

Organ donation is something near and dear to me as my best friend has been on the list for kidney donation for 5 years now She's only 46 and has had several heart attacks, infections, multiple ICU stays, and stays at nursing homes for rehab in the past 3 years. She has 2 daughters 10 and 12 and I think the only reason she's held on this long is because of them I so hope she gets a kidney soon.

[nun69]

you did an amazing job Mary!

[marnel]

Marie, that's so sad. I know people that don't donate bc they are not informed or other reasons. I honestly couldn't let someone else feel my same pain. It's overwhelming and depressing. I'll keep her in my pt&p.

Angie, Thank you

[Sasha]

<3<3<3

[Lyd]

Mary, thank you so much for sharing these things with us! What a gift your family and Charlie gave! Big {{HUGS}} to you!

[AmaG]

Mary, I can't read the story because I will cry but thanks for spreading this amazing message. My dear MIL passed at 49. We donated her organs and 9 people are alive today because of her. We run a charity golf tournament in her memory to benefit our local transplant services and so I can say with all honesty that organ donation is near and dear to my heart.

[Shawna Clingerman]

Mary just listened to this, thank you so much for sharing this with us! Very touching and what an amazing gift that you could speak for organ donation. I'm very moved and although I'm pretty sure it already says it, I'm going to double check my license tonight. Hugs!!

[Shawna Clingerman]

ps - I think you sounded amazingly brave on the radio show! very well spoken and very touching <3

[lovely1m]

I will make sure to listen to this soon. Organ donation is so important and you are so amazing for sharing your story.

[nesser1981]

Bless your heart Mary! It's amazing for you to share her story.

[LJSDesigns]

What a beautiful way to remember and honor your daughter and those people she helped. You are an amazingly strong woman. Thanks for sharing this important message. Hugs!

[lauren grier]

Charlie was amazing Mary. I'm so glad you were able to do this. <3

[marnel]

Thank you all so much for being supportive and kind words.... Very much appreciated

[rach3975]

You're so strong! I hope that your decision to donate and share your story encourages others to do the same.

[ricslady]

(((Hugs))) (((Hugs))) (((Hugs)))