50+ Outreach | Donate Life NC

Living Donation a Chain of Love

Thursday, September 13, 2018
Read more about Living Donation a Chain of Love After four years of work with Donate Life NC, Executive Director Deanna Mitchell joins the rank of living donors!
A Heroic Finish at the Donate Life NC Hero Run

Thursday, February 15, 2018
Read more about A Heroic Finish at the Donate Life NC Hero Run The Etheridge family whole lives changed in a just a short time, when organ donation saved two of their lives.
Fundraising for a Cause

Thursday, January 11, 2018
Read more about Fundraising for a Cause As the begin the process of organ donation, Mike and Joan Schultz have decided to "pay it forward" by creating Team JJ for the Donate Life NC Hero Run - Sponsored by Johnston Health, to raise money for Donate Life NC.
December Donation Story

Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Read more about December Donation Story Read the story of Darryl, a double organ recipient, former Navy man, and future Donate Life NC volunteer!
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.