By saying yes to donation you can make it possible for others to realize their hopes and dreams. You can bring comfort to a family worried about a loved one. All it takes is your decision to become an organ and tissue donor. Please get the facts and sign up today.
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NEWS AND EVENTS
April is National Donate Life Month
Celebrated annually for the past 10 years, the nation’s donation community brings attention to the need for more organ, eye and tissue donors. LifeShare has several events planned including promotions in some of the area hospitals.
PGA TOUR Golfer Erik Compton is coming to Charlotte!
LifeShare is looking forward to having PGA TOUR player Erik Compton in town on April 30th.
Spring 2013 LifeShare Newsletter Available
Donate Life Month events and more are highlighted in this issue of the LifeShare newsletter.
STORIES OF HOPE
6 Days follows the true-life story of Garrett Terrell, an 11-year old Concord boy who died way too early and became an organ donor. The film was the winner of the Donate Life Hollywood competition in 2010, beating out 25 other films from across the country. Garrett’s mother, a longtime LifeShare volunteer, tells his story as only a mother can.
See and experience more inspirational donation and transplantation stories of hope.
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| North Carolina | 3,537 |
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| South Carolina | 966 |
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| Organ transplant statistics as of Mar. 15, 2013. | |
