Donation Advocate Shares his Story

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January 2, 2026 • 31 mins

Show Notes: On this episode of The Gifted Life Podcast, we share a 30-year journey rooted in service as we highlight the extraordinary impact of longtime donation advocate and LOPA Board Member David Puckett. David reflects on his family’s transplant journey with his daughter, Lauren, a journey that led him to become her living kidney donor for her first lifesaving transplant. That selfless gift, followed by a second kidney transplant, made countless milestones possible including the unforgettable moment David walked Lauren down the aisle. Beyond his role as a devoted father and living donor, David has given years of dedicated service to LOPA’s Board of Directors, helping guide the organization’s mission and champion donor families, recipients, and the lifesaving power of donation. His leadership, compassion and advocacy have left a lasting mark on LOPA and is a celebration of the moments made possible through the gift of life. In our Mental Health Moment, we discuss tips for examining what is important to you and how to fill your life with moments that matter, and then, we honor donor hero, Walker Johnson.

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