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Organ, eye and tissue transplantation gives hope to thousands of people suffering from organ failure, blindness, bone defects or burns.
One organ donor can save up to eight lives.
One tissue donor can save or improve the quality of life for up to 50 people.
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CAROLINA DONOR SERVICES NEWS
Say, "YES."
Stories of Hope through Organ and Tissue Donation
CDS' educational DVD entitled Say, "Yes" highlights the heartfelt stories of three North Carolina families who’ve been touched by donation: Kara Thio, who had a lifesaving transplant when she was only 8 months old, tells the story of her transplant along with her mother, Victoria. Emmitt and Charlotte Ray, whose son Jason, the UNC mascot, gave the precious gift of organ and tissue donation share the huge impact Jason’s decision made. Finally, Larry Bordeaux and his wife and teenage son, share what life is like for them as Larry continues to wait more than a decade for a liver transplant.
Common misconceptions are also highlighted in order to dispel the myths about donation. Facts such as what can be donated, the first-person consent law, and ways to register as a donor in North Carolina are also covered. Click the video player to the left to view a trailer of the DVD.
Please email info@carolinadonorservices.org or call 1-800-200-2672 to order a free DVD for your school or organization.
Become a Fan of Carolina Donor Services on Facebook!
Carolina Donor Services is proud to announce the launch of our Facebook page! Become a fan and show your support of donation and transplantation online. You will be able to interact with others who support donation, learn more about upcoming events, read heart-warming stories, see pictures and videos of past events, and learn how to become a donor in NC.
Please visit our Facebook page today, become a fan, and encourage your friends and family to join as well!
CANCELED: The Drive for Life: Liberty Mutual Invitational
Benefitting Carolina Donor Services
Due to unanticipated course damage at Mill Creek Golf and Country Club, the Drive for Life: Liberty Mutual Invitational benefitting Carolina Donor Services, which was scheduled to take place on October 4, 2010, has been canceled. The tournament will return in 2011. We would like to apologize for the cancellation and any inconvenience it may have caused you. We intend to make the 2011 tournament even more spectacular and hope you can join us then.
Players and sponsors who have already registered for this year’s tournament will be contacted to arrange a refund. Please contact Ashley Davis, Golf Tournament Coordinator at adavis@carolinadonorservices.org or (919) 489-8404 with any questions or concerns. We thank you for your continued support and interest.
Judi McCartney and Amanda Stickle at the National Kidney Foundation Transplant Games.
National Kidney Foundation U.S. Transplant Games
Bringing together recipients, donor families, living donors, transplant professionals and supporters, the National Kidney Foundation hosted the U.S. Transplant Games July 30th through August 4th in Madison, Wisconsin. North Carolina resident and donor family member, Judi McCartney, and her daughter, Amanda Stickle, made the trek, sponsored by Carolina Donor Services, to cheer on Team Carolinas. Judi’s son and Amanda’s twin brother, Jacob DeGarmo, died in a car accident in 2002, at the age 19, and became a tissue donor.
This year marked the 20th anniversary for the Olympic-style competition that brings teams from across the country together to celebrate the second chance at life. Transplant athletes competed for gold, silver and bronze medals in 12 different sports, including track and field, swimming, tennis, basketball, cycling and golf. In addition to athletic competition, the Games featured special ceremonies honoring living organ donors and families of deceased organ donors. The Games also offered four days of special workshops for donor families, an educational program for professionals involved in transplantation, a special Celebrate Life Night and a Community 5K Run to promote organ and tissue donation.
