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Fact Over Fiction: Debunking Common Donation Myths - Part Two

Continuing our series clearing up common donation myths and misconceptions held by the general public, we focus this post on the fear that donation costs you or your family money. The reality: being an organ and tissue donor will not cost your family a cent.

LifeShare Of The Carolinas Volunteer and Transplant Recipient Selected to Ride on the Donate Life Float in 2014 Rose Parade; Two Other North Carolina Donor Families to be Represented As Well

(Charlotte, NC)  Julie M.

Fact Over Fiction: Debunking Common Donation Myths - Part One

Whether sharing at a community event, visiting a DMV office, or talking with our national colleagues, we have heard the reasons why people have hesitations to register. Unfortunately, many of these are based on incorrect information. For this post, we are tackling the myth: if I'm a registered donor and in a car accident or get sick, the doctors will let me die!

"Because of What You Do, People Like Me Get Second Chances"

As part of our outreach with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), we share North Carolina donor family, recipient, and living donor stories each quarter as a token of our appreciation for DMV Examiners. Mattie, a kidney transplant recipient, was gracious enough to share hers as our final thank you card of 2013.

Hockey Player Focused on Saving Shots Needed His Own Saving

After receiving the diagnosis of kidney failure, Marshall's first question was: "Can I still play hockey?" Read about this young man's journey from the arena of hockey to the world of transplant, and his triumphant return back to the ice thanks to a second chance at life.

Recap: Eastern NC Donor Impact Project Takes On National Donor Sabbath

In order to maximize their reach, Barbara Lee and the team from the Eastern North Carolina Donor Impact Project highlighted National Donor Sabbath over TWO weekends in November. Read her recap from the two incredibly successful events and how their efforts are bringing positive change, education to part of this great state!