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Inspiring all North Carolinians to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. Learn more about how you can help at DonateLifeNC.org!

You can help by:
1) registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor at www.DonateLifeNC.org.
2) clicking "like" on our page and "Share" our stories with friends and family to encourage them to register.
3) talking with your family about your decision to be a donor!
4) finding us on Twitter and retweeting our posts.
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6) connecting with us on LinkedIn to share news of interest to the donation and transplantation professional community: http://www.linkedin.com/company/donate-life-north-carolina
7) Find our YouTube Channel and share our videos to educate more people about the lifesaving power of organ, eye and tissue donation.

05/01/2026

A truly unforgettable April! Our folks have logged more than 5,000 miles this past month, traveling the state and raising awareness of just how many lives can be changed when you say 'yes' to organ donation. Take a moment to watch just a glimpse of what we've done in only 30 days!

04/30/2026

Melissa and Jessica are such wonderful representatives of how organ transplantation (and Donate Life North Carolina!) can mean so much to so many. Thank you to WECT News for telling their stories 💙💚

04/29/2026

Lulu’s grandfather made the selfless decision to give back when his time came. She says that knowing his legacy lives on in others brought a sense of peace during an incredibly difficult time.

As National Donate Life Month comes to a close, we're asking you to help us share their story. You never know who might be inspired to register: DonateLifeNC.org/Register

04/28/2026

A true inspiration to the organ donation community! Dr. Harmody is a retired ER physician, living kidney donor, and Chair of the National Kidney Donation Organization Board of Directors. He's also the author of Ascending America, a book about how he joined a team of four other donors to climb the highest peak in every U.S. state to prove a radical truth: Life after kidney donation has no limits 💙

We're so grateful for the chance to speak with Dr. Harmody and hear his story during National Donate Life Month. Thank you for your advocacy!

04/27/2026

April is almost over, but our travels aren't! Our Partners & Programs Manager has been all over North Carolina for National Donate Life Month. Do you recognize these NC landmarks?

04/26/2026

Dr. Ashley Collins was so moved by her new patient's story about needing a kidney that she decided to get tested. The result? A perfect match!

Dr. Collins and Floren's story is truly a remarkable story of chance, faith, and an incredible gift. Thank you to WSOC-TV for talking about it! To watch the whole story, head to our Youtube channel: 💙💚

04/25/2026

They don’t wear capes, but they save lives every single day.

This National Transplant Nurses Week, we honor the heroes who bring hope, comfort, and second chances when it matters most.

Tell us about the nurse who has made a difference in your life in the comments! 💚

04/24/2026

Willow’s life was filled with small, beautiful moments that made a lasting impact.

Born on April 3, 2022, she found joy in simple things: Disney’s Encanto, wind chimes, Christmas lights, and being held close.

At just three months old, Willow experienced a status epilepticus event, causing her to have a significant brain injury.

"She developed and grew until her little body could not hold on any longer, and on December 24, 2024, she left us earthside at 2:07 pm," Kesha, Willow's mom, said.

Kesha had always believed in organ donation. Months before Willow’s passing, she made the decision for her daughter to become a donor.

“I want families to know that in their time of grief, in their most intense, unimaginable pain, they can help others by saying yes," Kesha said. "This does not heal their grief, as there is nothing that will, but knowing another family may be saved from the same pain gives a little comfort."

“Willow was such a vibrant, beautiful child,” Kesha said, “who helped two other children in their darkest moments.”

Willow’s legacy is one of light, love, and giving, even in the hardest moments. Her pediatric hospice team has partnered with her family to create Camp Willow's Light, by the Carnation Foundation, to help families in their grief, and Kesha has created Willow's Way, a nonprofit to help hospice families in their time of need.

As we near the end of National Pediatric Transplant Week, we ask you to honor children like Willow by registering to donate. Learn more about organ donation at DonateLifeNC.org 💙

04/23/2026

Right now, 79 children in North Carolina are waiting for a second chance at life through organ donation.

During National Pediatric Transplant Week, we honor their strength and remind you that one decision can change everything. Register as an organ donor today and be the reason a child gets to grow up.

Together with Donate Life North Carolina, you can help turn hope into healing. 💚

04/22/2026

At just a few weeks old, Daisy’s life hung in the balance. Diagnosed with a rare liver disease, her parents, Jen and Jay, faced the unthinkable: placing their tiny daughter into the hands of surgeons, hoping for more time.

For a while, it worked. But soon, they were back in the hospital, this time waiting for the call that would save her life.

It came six weeks later.

Because one person said “yes” to organ donation, Daisy got her second chance.

Today, 16 years post-transplant, Daisy is dancing, performing, laughing with friends, and caring for her dogs. She’s living a full, vibrant life made possible by that selfless gift.

Her parents put it best:
“Not a day goes by that we don’t imagine what our lives would be like without Daisy. This doesn’t take us to a sad place. Rather, it is a grateful one. We are enormously thankful for the awareness of how precious our life is with her, and we treasure it.”

Daisy’s story is a reminder: one “yes” can mean a lifetime of moments. 💚

As we continue to recognize National Pediatric Transplant Week and National Donate Life Month, we ask you to think of children like Daisy and how you can help. Consider making a monetary gift to help us support our mission: bit.ly/DLNCGiver

04/21/2026

At just 8 years old, Katie Linder heard words no child should have to process: she would need a kidney transplant to survive.

“I was doing chemo for the disease that caused my kidneys to shut down… We were just sitting in a hospital room, and a doctor came in and told us very nonchalantly that I was going to need a kidney,” she said. “Before we could even process the information, my dad said, ‘Honey, don’t worry about it, I’ll take care of it.’ And that’s exactly what he did.”

Katie spent a year in renal failure, but everything changed on January 19, 2010, when her dad, David, became her living donor.

“Everything that had been taken from me was finally back,” she said. “Only 3 days post-transplant, I was running around, smiling, laughing, and happy again.”

Now, during National Pediatric Transplant Week, Katie’s story is a powerful reminder of what organ donation makes possible.

Her kidney is still “alive and well,” and today, she and her dad spend their time doing the simple things they once feared they’d lose: going to church, watching Charlotte Hornets games, and sharing their story to inspire others. Because of her Dad's selfless gift, Katie didn’t just survive; she got her life back.

Share Katie's story to encourage others to become a living donor! Learn more about living donation at DonateLifeNC.org 💙

04/20/2026

“Amari was born with a rare birth defect…leading to stage 3B/4 chronic kidney disease,” his mom, Shakeema, shared. At just three months old, he lost his left kidney, and now, at 15, he’s waiting for a transplant at Duke Children’s Hospital.

“A living donor would offer Amari the greatest benefit, allowing him to grow, thrive, and pursue his dream," Shakeema said. He hopes to become a pediatric urologist one day to help children like him.

This National Pediatric Transplant Week, Amari's mom hopes you'll consider becoming an organ donor.

"Organ donation gives people with serious illnesses a second chance at life and can bring hope to families waiting for a transplant," Shakeema said.

Be the reason a child like Amari gets a second chance. Register today at DonateLifeNC.org 💚

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