Multimedia Presentations
Video: WRTC Video Project
Washington Regional Transplant Community (WRTC) is the federally-designated organ procurement organization covering the greater Washington, DC, metro area. DeShawn's testimony about waiting for a donor for her mother Sheila is part of the WRTC video project. The video project explains how lives are affected by donor generosity.
TV: Working Women: DeShawn McMillan
The Washington, DC area is home to many extraordinary women. ABC 7 News Working Women Project, and ABC 7 news reporter Alison Starling, regularly select and honor local working women making a difference in the lives of other people. DeShawn was honored as one of ABC 7 News' Working Women in July 2008.
Radio: Bernie McCain Talks To Founder of “Sheila’s Saving a Life Campaign”
DeShawn L. McMillan and John Ogden joined Bernie McCain to talk about the 2010 Run/Walk for Life 5k at Rock Creek Park, Sunday June 13. DeShawn lost her mother, Sheila Ann Reddick, while Sheila was waiting for a transplant. DeShawn founded “Sheila’s Saving a Life Campaign” to raise awareness for the need of organ donors. DeShawn teamed up with John Ogden, Senior Public Affairs Associate for the Washington Regional Transplant Community, a non-profit that facilitates and promotes awareness for organ and tissue donation in the DC metro area.
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