2022 August Episode Two #BeTheGift Connections: "National Minority Donor Awareness Month"
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August's second episode of #BeTheGift Connections continued our focus on National Minority Donor Awareness Month. The discussion examines the inequities affecting communities of color in healthcare, donation and transplantation. We also talk with two physicians about the challenges relating to these disparities and creating greater awareness and acceptance of organ and tissue donation. In addition, a donor family member and an organ recipient join us to share their moving stories. Register to be an organ and tissue donor at BeTheGiftToday.com. 
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