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Raquel Armstrong will be a Walker Honoree on this year’s float. Honored by Donate Life California

In 2015, Raquel’s mother, Rena, was diagnosed with liver failure and given just three months to live. During this time, Raquel became her mother’s strongest advocate as they navigated complex hospital systems and came to terms with the diagnosis. When they learned about living donation, Raquel immediately felt hopeful. She wanted to be her mother’s donor.

On September 8th, 2016, Raquel donated 60% of her liver to her mother, an act that saved Rena’s life. Today, Rena is healthy, happy, and is now able to spend precious time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Raquel now serves as a Donate Life Ambassador, sharing her story with local communities. As a DMV employee, she is honored to represent the many individuals who visit DMV offices and are impacted by organ, eye, and tissue donation. Through her advocacy, Raquel hopes to inspire and support families facing experiences similar to her own. Raquel’s dream is to also become a living kidney donor one day.

#DonateLifeCA #OrganDonation #LivingDonor #RoseParade #DonateLife #OneLegacy

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Created on: 2025-12-20 22:58:52