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Fielding Life’s Toughest Plays: Duke University’s Marissa Young Coaches Through Crisis
Since her appointment as Duke University’s first head softball coach in 2015, Coach Marissa Young has quickly emerged as a prominent figure in the coaching world. Three years after playing their first game ever, Coach…
- Hospital Partners
For ICU nurse Sarah Friedman, organ donation is not just a medical procedure—it’s a profound, life-changing experience. A recent graduate of nursing school, Sarah joined the team at Rex Hospital in February 2024, drawn…
- Hospital Partners
Meet Laurie McDonald, a seasoned transplant social worker celebrating her 24th anniversary at University of North Carolina (UNC). With a master’s in social work from Boston University, McDonald has dedicated her…
- Donor Families
In life, Lt. Col. Michael Scott Flurry, known simply as Scott, was many things: a dedicated Marine, loving husband, proud father of four girls, and an unwavering University of Nebraska Cornhusker fan who never missed a game….
- Advocacy
For those unfamiliar with the world of organ donation, the abundance of acronyms—especially regarding job titles—can be both overwhelming and confusing. Roles within an organ donation and tissue recovery organization,…
- Recipients
Since her appointment as Duke University’s first head softball coach in 2015, Coach Marissa Young has quickly emerged as a prominent figure in the coaching world. Three years after playing their first game ever, Coach…
- Hospital Partners
Stephanie Williford’s path to becoming an Organ Donation Coordinator (ODC) at HonorBridge is rooted in her empathetic nature and unwavering dedication to helping others. From caring for her grandmother with…
Stories of Hope
Read about the impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation in our community