Shawn Stockwell.


Shawn Stockwell is a young boy who recently received a new heart after a 2 1/2 year wait.
He is a very brave & beautiful boy! Thursday was tough for him as he coded, but he is doing well according to the post his mother left.
His family is hoping that he will be home by Thanksgiving. Until then, they ask that everyone where pink on Thursdays in honor of him. Pink is because people with poor hearts tend to have a blue tinge, and Shawn finally is a healthy pink.
Shawn's story is one of the many reasons that organ/tissue donation is so important & must have an understanding of. I will be posting my own story, as well as information about organ/tissue donation within the next few weeks.
I am also hoping to arrange an auction & dinner to raise money for Donate Life America. I'd love to do it over the holidays when Shawn is home - maybe get his family involved. Information will be posted as it comes to life.

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