Donate Life North Carolina

Donate Life North Carolina 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.
5)finding us on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/donatelifenc and r

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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.

We've seen some incredible superheroes in our 10 years of Hero Runs, and we can't wait to see the incredible costumes yo...
09/04/2026

We've seen some incredible superheroes in our 10 years of Hero Runs, and we can't wait to see the incredible costumes you guys have for our 11th Annual Donate Life NC Hero Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run!

We're just 9️⃣ days away! There's still time to sign up, join the fun, and walk/run/stroll (or even sleep in) for an incredible cause.

Have you taken part before? Comment below with what you wore to a past Hero Run (or tell us what you're going to wear for this year's race)!

Join us at Herndon Park in Durham, NC, on September 13, or sign up as a Sleep-In Superhero to have your shirt mailed to you and participate from a distance 💙

Register today at runsignup.com/Race/NC/Durham/DonateLifeHeroRun

Every 15 minutes, a North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles employee asks someone:“Do you want to register as an organ...
09/03/2026

Every 15 minutes, a North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles employee asks someone:

“Do you want to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor?”

That simple question is asked more than 2 million times every year across North Carolina.

Behind every question is the chance to give someone a second chance at life, sight, or healing.

September is DMV Appreciation Month, and we’re saying thank you to the employees who make these lifesaving conversations possible every single day.

We couldn’t do what we do without you. Thank you for being Partners for LIFE!

Heather, a supervisor at the largest North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles bureau, knows firsthand the impact organ,...
09/02/2026

Heather, a supervisor at the largest North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles bureau, knows firsthand the impact organ, eye and tissue donation can have.

Her mother, Maryann, was a registered donor and a lifelong giver who loved crafting, cooking, volunteering and supporting deployed soldiers. After Maryann passed away in 1997 from a brief battle with cancer, Heather was surprised to learn that her mother’s corneas had been donated, giving sight to two people.

“We knew she was an organ donor, and her wish was to be cremated directly after any viable organs that were usable were recovered. We were under the impression that, due to her illness, her wish to donate would be left unfulfilled," Heather said. "I was overjoyed to know that my Mother's short life at 59 years old had not been in vain. She was always a loving and giving person. This was the ultimate unselfish gift for her two recipients."

Heather is one of more than 1,500 NCDMV employees helping North Carolinians learn the facts about donation and encouraging them to make an informed decision.

This September, we’re celebrating our DMV partners who help make donation possible, one conversation at a time. Join us in thanking these incredible Partners for Life!

If you're a DMV employee who is personally called to our mission, share your story with us at [email protected] to be featured this month!

Did you know 98% of North Carolinians who register as organ, eye, and tissue donors do so at the North Carolina Division...
09/01/2026

Did you know 98% of North Carolinians who register as organ, eye, and tissue donors do so at the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles?

September is DMV Appreciation Month, and we’re taking a moment to recognize our incredible partnership with the NCDMV. We truly couldn’t do what we do without the employees who give North Carolinians the opportunity to say “yes” to donation every day.

Thank you to our DMV partners across North Carolina for helping make life-saving and life-changing donations possible. We appreciate you every single day!

Last call! Buy your Tribute Trail sign today for the 11th Annual Donate Life NC Hero Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run before ou...
08/31/2026

Last call! Buy your Tribute Trail sign today for the 11th Annual Donate Life NC Hero Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run before our cutoff on September 1. Our run is less than 2️⃣ weeks away!

We'll be in Durham to run, walk, or roll to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors, celebrate transplant recipients, support those still waiting, and raise awareness across North Carolina.

Sign up today for a sign to have your loved one featured on the Tribute Trail: Bit.ly/DLNCTribute

August is National Make-A-Will Month.Creating or updating your will gives you an opportunity to think about the legacy y...
08/28/2026

August is National Make-A-Will Month.

Creating or updating your will gives you an opportunity to think about the legacy you want to leave behind.

For many people, that legacy can be as a donor *and* a giver! By making your wishes known, you can make sure you are both an organ and monetary donor, helping Donate Life North Carolina raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation.

This National Make-A-Will Month, take a moment to plan for tomorrow, talk with your family about your wishes, and consider the legacy you want to leave behind.

To learn more about preparing a planned gift, head to donatelifenc.org/content/make-gift 💙

One donor can make a difference far beyond a single life.Organ donation can potentially save multiple lives, while eye a...
08/27/2026

One donor can make a difference far beyond a single life.

Organ donation can potentially save multiple lives, while eye and tissue donation can help many more people heal, recover, and live more fully.

One decision can create a lasting impact for so many.

Register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor and share your decision with your loved ones: DonateLifeNC.org 💙

Every hero has a best friend.To your dog, you’re their hero. You’re the one who takes them on adventures, comforts them,...
08/26/2026

Every hero has a best friend.

To your dog, you’re their hero. You’re the one who takes them on adventures, comforts them, and makes their whole world go round.

This , be the hero they already know you are. Register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor and give someone else the chance at a brighter future.

Because being a hero isn’t just about what you do for the people you love today. It’s also about the lives you can impact tomorrow.

Register today at DonateLifeNC.org 💚

08/25/2026

Less than 3️⃣ weeks to go until our 11th Annual Donate Life Hero Run!

This race will be held on Sunday, September 13, at Herndon Park in Durham as we run, walk, or roll along the beautiful American To***co Trail. Whether you're honoring a donor, celebrating a transplant recipient, supporting someone on the waiting list, or simply helping spread awareness, this event is for you.

Sign up today at runsignup.com/Race/NC/Durham/DonateLifeHeroRun

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