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Donate Life SC Concludes Successful Transplant Speakers International (TSI)
Volunteer Training in Greenville, Columbia and Charleston

Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, South Carolina – Donor families and recipients from throughout South Carolina gathered in Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston in the last month to participate in Transplant Speakers International, Inc.(“TSI”) training.  A total of 57 participants heard TSI representatives, Steve Taibbi, Dave Lively, Frank Bodino and Jack Locicero share their own individual stories about donation and transplantation.  The TSI facilitators provided instruction to the attending volunteers in identifying the emotional aspects of their respective experiences and gave the group an opportunity to outline and present their personal stories.  The training also included adaptations to different speaking venues and time frames.

“This training program was a positive experience for all of us,” stated Shirley McAdams, DLSC Volunteer Coordinator. “It was deeply emotional.  The sense of family that envelopes a group of donor families and recipients is something so special.  In addition, our volunteers received valuable instruction and feedback from the TSI facilitators that will enhance their testimonies and our donation awareness efforts in South Carolina.”

Comments from participants included:

• “The workshop was very informative, encouraging and helpful. It has inspired me to go out and make a difference.”

• “There was a lot of interaction in this training.  It was compelling.  Hearing all the stories made you really remember why you are here.”

• “The workshop has armed me with added knowledge and increased my level of confidence.”

To learn more about TSI, visit their website at www.transplant-speakers.org. 

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The mission of Donate Life South Carolina is to increase the supply of organs and tissues for transplantation and provide assistance for South Carolina transplant recipients.