On this episode, Dr. Gary Sherman has as his special guest, a young man who is a hero in the hearts of many people throughout this country, and specifically has become an inspiring leader in the world of organ donation, Joey Gase.
Joey Gase was born on the 8th of February 1993. Joey currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 51 car for Rick - Ware Racing.
Joey started racing at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in the track's junior classes in 2001, at 8 years old?? And, while he is best known for being a Race Car Driver on the NASCAR circuit, Joey is an extremely important figure in our community of organ donation, Joey has a personal connection that links his desire to help those in need. At the young age of 18, Gase tragically lost his mother, Mary, to a sudden brain aneurysm. Faced with a difficult decision, Gase and his family decided to donate his mother’s organs. Later they learned that her gift helped save and improve the lives of sixty-six (66) people. Joey developed a desire and passion for educating others on the need for organ, tissue, and eye donation and honoring all of those affected by it. Joey’s hard work in the donation community has proven to be successful in his goals and he has received many honorable awards, including the inaugural COMCAST Community Outreach Award and AATB Communication and Education. And finally, and most importantly Joey the father to two incredible identical twin boys, Carson and Jace.
In this episode, Joey shares his very personal, heartbreaking and incredibly inspiring story about his experience and generosity in the world of organ donation.
If you would like to learn more about Joey Gase please visit his website at: https://www.joeygaseracing.com/
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