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Understanding Donations

Transplantation is one of the most remarkable success stories in the history of medicine. But despite continuing advances in medicine and technology, the need for organs and tissue is vastly greater than the number available for transplantation. Over 3,000 people in North Carolina are on the waiting list for an organ transplant.

Transplantation gives hope to thousands of people with organ failure and provides many others with active and renewed lives. To learn more, please click on the links below:

FAQs
Myths and Misconceptions

6/19/08: Wilmington, NC, Family Takes Cross-Country Trip for Donor Awareness
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La Fiesta Del Pueblo
9/6/08
Graham Building and the Expo Center State Fairgrounds Raleigh, NC
Walk and Rock Event to Benefit the NC Transplant Foundation
9/28/08
Duke Gardens 2:00 PM