Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Tennessee Donor Services hosted a moving event today to honor the lives of organ donors and the lasting impact of their selfless gifts.

The annual Celebration of Hope brought together donor families, transplant recipients, and supporters from across the region. Through touching personal stories and heartfelt tributes, attendees celebrated the gift of life and the connections it creates.

One of those voices was Rachel Upham, a liver recipient, who shared, “Because of that donation, I was able to live—and live I have. I’ve traveled the world, moved to Nashville, married the love of my life, and built a career helping others.”

The ceremony concluded with a symbolic butterfly release—each butterfly representing hope, healing, and lives forever changed by organ donat

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