Don't Bury Your Treasure, Donate Those Organs!

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Models:
Kirsty Stalder (feathered hat)
Madi Beckstead (red scarf)
Megan Allen (rum bottle)
Melissa Meldrum (treasure digger)

 Makeup: Megan Allen
Wardrobe: Madison Sayes at Madisigns
Photographer: Wendy Hurst Portrait

ORGANS

No, not the musical instrument. Human organs. Vital, fragile, precious organs. Of all the causes I care about, organ donation is one that has impacted people I know and care about. Both a friend and a family member of mine experienced kidney failure as young adults. Both were fortunate to find donors and are living grateful lives today, all because someone out there was willing to donate their organs.

82% of those currently on the waiting list specifically need a kidney. 
And in general, 8000 deaths occur every year in the U.S. because organs are not donated in time. 

 What can you do about it? 

 Register to be an organ donor with your state. One donor's organs can save up to 8 lives!

 If you're not already an organ donor, please at least consider the possibility. Get reliable answers to your questions. Make an informed decision. Be at peace with your choice.

Don't bury your treasure, donate those organs!

Model: Madi Beckstead, Makeup: Megan Allen, Wardrobe: Madisigns

Model: Kirsty Stalder, Makeup: Megan Allen, Wardrobe: Madisigns


Model: Megan Allen, Makeup: Megan Allen, Wardrobe: Madisigns


Model: Melissa Meldrum, Makeup: Megan Allen, Wardrobe: Madisigns

Left to Right: Megan Allen, Kirsty Stalder, Madi Beckstead, Melissa Meldrum, Makeup: Megan Allen, Wardrobe: Madisigns
Behind the Scenes

Remember that time I convinced a family having a picnic that the parrot on Madison's shoulder was real? Or that time we had a sword fight on a beach in the desert? Or how the pizza place said being "at a lake" isn't specific enough of an address to deliver? That was fun.

Madison Sayes of Madisigns


Funniest behind-the-scenes shot I've ever taken. I'm pretty sure Melissa (off screen) was legitimately scared...
Megan Allen, Madi Beckstead, Kirsty Stalder, Madison Sayes, Melissa Meldrum, Aleena Spencer (my sister)

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