When Renee Jones lost her son Trevin Reddick in Miami, her “yes” to organ donation gave Don Anacker, of Orlando, a second chance at life.
They share their story to honor Trevin’s legacy and inspire Floridians to register as donors.
Renee Jones, mother of donor: On Oct. 18, 2011, my world stopped.
My son Trevin, just 19, was shot and critically injured in Miami.
For two weeks, I sat by his side, praying for a miracle.
I wanted so desperately for him to live.
But in my heart, I knew my boy would not survive.
The night before he passed, I dreamed of my late mother.
In that dream, she opened a door and gently guided Trevin through.
The next day, my son was called home.
Trevin, who attended Miami Central High, was kind, selfless and always the first to lend a helping hand.
He didn’t like to see others struggle.
When the doctors asked about organ donation, I didn’t know much about the process.
Trevin was not a registered donor, but I knew who he was and what he stood for.
And so I said “yes” on his behalf.
