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Honoring the Gift of Life

Monday, July 31, 2017
Read more about Honoring the Gift of Life Wilmington resident Dennis Meyers received a life-saving liver transplant 12 years ago and continues to honor his "gift of life" and a second chance to live, by working hard to promote organ donation.
Bobbie's Re-Birthday

Friday, February 10, 2017
Read more about Bobbie's Re-Birthday A special birthday tribute between a loving daughter and mother.
Pay It Forward!

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Read more about Pay It Forward! Bobbie Misenheimer's heart transplant gave her a new life to enjoy with her family and community. Read her story here!
Get in the Act to Donate Life

Friday, May 8, 2015
Read more about Get in the Act to Donate Life The nation’s oldest organ donor was days away from his 93rd birthday when he gave the gift of life, proving that anyone of any age has the potential to be a donor. During Older Americans Month, have a conversation with an older loved one in your life to make sure they know that they have the potential to save and heal lives through donation.
Jim and Delores: A Gift that is Color-Blind

Monday, November 17, 2014
Read more about Jim and Delores: A Gift that is Color-Blind Delores and Jim would not be here today for the selfless gift of an organ donor. In fact, this hero was none other than Delores' son, Ryan. Ryan gave his mother a precious second chance at life with a new kidney. Jim received Ryan's heart, allowing him to see his children and grandchildren continue to grow up. Be a hero, like Ryan. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at http://www.donatelifenc.org/register or say "Yes!" at the DMV.
A change of heart!

Monday, October 13, 2014
Read more about A change of heart! In North Carolina, we have 4.5 million residents registered as organ donors--only half of the residents who are eligible to register.
Today I am an organ recipient and a registered organ donor!

Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Read more about Today I am an organ recipient and a registered organ donor! The remaking of me was to not put off for tomorrow! Today it's not about thinking about it, but being about it, making a difference.
Heart Transplant Sparks Life-Changing Transformation

Thursday, July 10, 2014
Read more about Heart Transplant Sparks Life-Changing Transformation Transformational: that is how Al describes his life post-transplant. After 10 years of living with the ravages of cardiomyopathy and diabetes, Al received a life-saving and life-changing heart transplant. Read about his life post-transplant and get inspired to both register as a donor -- and take charge of your own health!
Celebrating Life!

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Read more about Celebrating Life! We all linked hands and celebrated!