What’s What BR - Lori Steele, LOPA

What’s What BR - Lori Steele, LOPA

From What’s What BR by Geaux Grow

June 16, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 215

About this episode

The episode discusses organ donation awareness with Lori Steele and Maggie Fan, focusing on education and personal experiences related to donation.

LOPA, Organ Donation Awareness, and Cayden’s Legacy with Lori Steele & Maggie Fan | What’s What BR In this episode of What’s What BR, host Brandon talks with returning guest Lori Steele from the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) and new guest Maggie Fan about promoting organ, eye, and tissue donation through education and conversation before a crisis occurs. Lori recaps National Donate Life Month activities in April, including flag raisings, butterfly releases, campus outreach, and free presentations available through LOPA.org, and explains how most people register through the OMV heart symbol, as well as other registration options. Maggie shares the story of her son Caiden, how honoring his donor decision was overwhelming in the hospital, and how donation became part of her faith and grief journey. She describes meeting recipients, writing letters, and learning Caiden impacted 105 people across multiple states and countries, and highlights her book, “Beautifully Broken: Finding Beauty in the Struggle.” 00:00 Welcome and Guests 00:33 What LOPA Does 01:23 Signing Up to Donate 01:58 Covington Headquarters and Memorial Park 02:55 April Donation Month Highlights 05:19 Why…

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Host: Brandon

Guests: Lori Steele, Maggie Fan

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Organizations: Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency

Books & works: Beautifully Broken: Finding Beauty in the Struggle

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