Through the Eyes of a Float Rider: Day Two of the 2014 Donate Life Rose Parade Experience Thursday, January 23, 2014 After a 22 hour first day in Pasadena, Julie shares the special events of day: the actual decoration of the float with the more than 7,700… Read More about Through the Eyes of a Float Rider: Day Two of the 2014 Donate Life Rose Parade Experience
Through the Eyes of a Float Rider: Day One of the 2014 Donate Life Rose Parade Experience Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Julie Allred had the honor of riding on the 2014 Donate Life Float in the Rose Parade on January 1. Over her five day journey in Pasadena,… Read More about Through the Eyes of a Float Rider: Day One of the 2014 Donate Life Rose Parade Experience
Thank You for Asking the Question: Corey's Story Wednesday, January 15, 2014 To show appreciation to DMV personnel for their pivotal role in registering organ and eye donors here in North Carolina, our Ambassadors… Read More about Thank You for Asking the Question: Corey's Story
"Because of What You Do, People Like Me Get Second Chances" Monday, December 16, 2013 As part of our outreach with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), we share North Carolina donor family, recipient, and living donor stories… Read More about "Because of What You Do, People Like Me Get Second Chances"
Hockey Player Focused on Saving Shots Needed His Own Saving Monday, November 25, 2013 After receiving the diagnosis of kidney failure, Marshall's first question was: "Can I still play hockey?" Read about this young man's journey… Read More about Hockey Player Focused on Saving Shots Needed His Own Saving
Donating to Dad: My Road To Giving My Kidney Wednesday, November 13, 2013 For most of Jamie's life, she only knew a dad whose complications from diabetes and a declining health led him to be placed on the national… Read More about Donating to Dad: My Road To Giving My Kidney
Dedicated to Service: Matthew’s Values Live On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 On the road to a promising career as a firefighter and EMT, Matthew had already made the courageous decision to be an organ donor if something… Read More about Dedicated to Service: Matthew’s Values Live On
Transplant Serendipity: John's Story Tuesday, September 10, 2013 In the midst of enjoying a successful engineering career and a robust family life, John learned he had developed cirrhosis of the liver along… Read More about Transplant Serendipity: John's Story
Mind Over Matter: Coaching Myself Through the Wait Friday, August 30, 2013 Coach William Knight underwent dialysis for six days a week for three-and-a-half years before he received a second chance thanks to a selfless… Read More about Mind Over Matter: Coaching Myself Through the Wait
Donating Blood Saved a Life: Mine! Friday, August 23, 2013 Jan, pictured with her family at her 13th anniversary of her liver transplant, shares how a seemingly routine blood donation actually saved… Read More about Donating Blood Saved a Life: Mine!
Two Gifts In One: How My Donor Saved More than Just My Life Monday, August 12, 2013 Just one month after receiving news that he was going to be a first-time father, Darak received less welcoming news: a diagnosis of a rare… Read More about Two Gifts In One: How My Donor Saved More than Just My Life
How Does One Say "Thank You" for Such a Gift? Monday, August 5, 2013 Althea Williams reflects on how a transplant recipient can ever truly find the right words to say "thank you" for the gift of life. Read More about How Does One Say "Thank You" for Such a Gift?