Cody Shaw Prewitt

Cody Shaw Prewitt, was a 16-year old from Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Cody was a star football player, excellent student, and the best son anyone could ask for. Sadly, Cody died tragically in a car accident in 2004. However, he became an instant hero by becoming an organ, tissue and eye donor to seven recipients. Cody’s mother, Teri Whiting, says she is grateful that even though years have passed since his death, Cody is still being talked about. “As a mother, more than anything, I don’t want people to forget Cody, and what a special person he was,” said Teri. “We chose to donate not only because it is what Cody would have wanted but also to keep other families from suffering the terrible loss of losing someone they love.” Teri Whiting has remained close to the organ donation family and MTN. In fact in 2008, Cody and his family were honored during the Rose Parade where a floragraph made of Cody’s likeness was featured in one of the stars on the Donate Life Float.