Beginning in 2016, the Perrys and Boswells reunite each fall when Auburn plays LSU. This Saturday, like always, the Perrys will be decked out in purple and gold, the Boswells in orange and blue.
“When we see them, it’s like no time has passed at all,” Amanda said. “The kids pick up right where they left off.”
“They’ve been a part of this journey with us,” Tucker said.
They’ll watch a spirited SEC West rivalry game, but more importantly, they’ll remember John Clarke and listen to his heart beating strongly and powering an ebullient first grader who presses on in the face of another daunting setback.
When ESPN aired the story of John Clarke Perry and Davis Boswell in 2016, thousands registered to become organ donors.
The Perry and Boswells met for the first time at a Donate Life event at EAMC less than a year after the transplant, forever instilling in both families a passion for advocacy.
“Our hope is that people will hear our story and think about organ donation,” Amanda said. “And look at the legacy their loved ones can have through organ donation. Think about how many lives can be saved through organ donation, and how a sick little boy can play baseball someday, and your loved one can leave a legacy behind for someone else. It’s such a gift.”
A gift that continues to sustain Davis Boswell seven years later. Always on the go, a big fan of the library at his elementary school. An overcomer.
“God is still performing miracles and answering prayers every single day,” Amanda said.
Jeff Shearer is a Senior Writer at AuburnTigers.com. Follow him on Twitter: @jeff_shearer
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