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Thursday, August 30, 2012

August 31, 2012 – Changes to a tiny heart made a significant, positive impact on the lives of thousands across the country five years ago today. Instead of the red heart serving as a symbol of intent to donate organs and eyes, the organ donation legislation made this shape a legally-binding decision for adults over the age of 18.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Arlette Whitaker knows the reality of waiting for an organ transplant well. She works as a dialysis nurse at Fresenius Medical Care ECU Dialysis in Greenville, NC. After working with dialysis patients throughout her day, Arlette becomes one herself at night.