• BB2G Calendar: September - I Am The Face Of

BB2G Calendar: September - I Am The Face Of

Oh hey! *waves excitedly*

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes here at the Band to bring you a most special gift for the new year. We’ve been working on creating a calendar. I KNOW. It’s very exciting indeed.

We knew we wanted to feature some of our very own Band members, but we also wanted to feature some of the conditions that we are the face of. Because here at the Band we are the face of many things, and we want people to know that we’re not afraid to own those things and talk about them.

In addition to asking 13 folks to take a pretty picture for us, we also sat down with them to discuss what condition each is the face of, and what they have to say about it.

Introducing our very own Becca, who is up in September 2013 and representing the face of Organ Donation.

What brought you to the Band?

A friend, and fellow Brain, posted about the Band at another website. I was hooked from day 1.

How has this condition changed your life?

I was my daughter’s organ donor because not enough people say “Yes” to donating their organs at death. I see miracles everyday. I don’t take the little things for granted anymore.

What advice would you give to others about your condition?

Learn all you can. Talk and remain in constant contact with your medical team. Be a squeaky wheel. In my case, I needed to advocate from my daughter. I would not be ignored. For living donors - take care of you. Seek professional assistance if you need it.

What myth about your condition do you wish people would stop believing?

Myth: If I agree to donate my organs, the hospital staff won’t work as hard to save my life.

If you had one day to do anything, with no limitations, what would you do?

Take my daughter to the park. Take a nap. Enjoy the sunshine. Fly a kite.

Where is your favorite place, real or imaginary, and why is it your favorite?

Disney. It reminds me that dreams can come true. I know that sounds sappy, but after taking my daughter there on her wish trip and watching the joy on her face, it reminds me to hold out for hope.

What’s your guilty pleasure, and why?

Reading. I can escape.

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Source: bandbacktogether.com

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