Ep. 64 | An Incredible Story of Love, Heartbreak, and Sacrifice Through Organ Donation w/ Adriene Galinat and Turner Pruitt

This incredibly touching story can only be summed up by Turner Pruitt's written first impression when he was introduced—through photos and stories—to the young man who gave him the gift of life through a heart donation:

"My donor is Joseph Daniel Galinat. He was a senior at a Milwaukee, Oregon high school in 2008. He was a quiet, creative, [and] humble young man. he would like to volunteer for jobs that others ignored. Joseph liked to be in the background.

He was in Montana for the month of August visiting his grandmother on her farms. Joseph was spending time that month bucking bales of hay, digging ditches, and enjoying the great outdoors. He was killed in a tragic single-vehicle accident while taking pictures from the bed of [his] truck.

Joseph saved or enhanced the lives of 30 people with organ, eye, and tissue donations. I have met his family several times and attended senior day at his high school, as well as visiting his gravesite with his parents. Joseph is a special person who, at the age of 16, decided to become an organ donor. I have met the recipient of his lungs and his liver. I am Joseph’s living legacy, and try to honor him every day."

Join us this week as we so proudly welcome Turner and Adriene (Joseph's mother) to the podcast to tell the story of their organ donation journey that began with heartbreaking loss and transformed only by the grace of God into incredible faith, healing, and friendship.

Show Notes:
Uplifting Story of the Week: 12 Incredible Stories Of Life-Saving Organ Donations
Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/Fh-IGdR2mIo
Learn more: Donate Life America: Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Registration

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