Shock Support Gift of Life

Alexis Hornbuckle, the 2008 WNBA steals leader, knows all about taking away. But the Detroit Shock second-year guard also knows how to give back, which is why she�s serving as the team spokesperson for the Gift of Life and its minority outreach program, MOTTEP, in 2009.

Founded in 1993 with a Detroit branch added two years later, MOTTEP (Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Education Program) is the first national organization designed to educate minority communities about organ/tissue donation and transplantation. It aims to address the No. 1 problem in transplantation - the dwindling number of organ and tissue donors.

On May 20, Alexis spoke at Gift of Life�s 2009 Lifesavers Breakfast to encourage everyone to �get in the game and help save lives� by adding his or her name to the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. See photos from the breakfast to the right.

You too can become an organ/tissue donor simply by visiting the link below, which will let Gift of Life know you heard about organ donation through the Detroit Shock: www.giftoflifemichigan.org.

To support Alexis and Gift of Life you can attend the Shock game at The Palace Aug. 9 against the Chicago Sky, which will include a Gift of Life seating section in the lower level. Register for organ/tissue donation and receive a $38 seat for only $20! To purchase tickets simply fax this registration form to Samantha Hicks at 248.377.3260.

Gift of Life members will also take part in a Family Fun Tunnel and Ball Exchange before the game. Bring proof of your organ/tissue donation to the game and you also will receive a free Gift of Life T-shirt (while supplies last). Support a great cause while enjoying some great basketball!