Honoring a local hero: James Reeve’s floragraph unveiled

A Bakersfield family is receiving a rare honor — seeing the face of their loved one, an organ donor, featured in the 2026 Rose Parade.

A special moment at Kern Medical for the family of James Reeve, a local organ and tissue donor whose life and legacy continue to save others.

Tania Llavaneras is a Representative of OneLegacy, and she says, “James Reeve from Bakersfield — his life and legacy will actually be honored on the float this year. He’s going to be one of 29 float portraits that have been decorated with different spices and grains to reflect his image and the power of life.”…

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