- Advocacy, Hospital Partners
The Great Social Experiment: Saving Lives Through Storytelling
There are times when, as the writer for an organ procurement organization, I feel particularly moved by a person’s story. Often the tears don’t fall until the camera is off and I’m blindly staring out the window,…
- Hospital Partners
Behind every organ, eye, and tissue donation is a team of professionals working together to honor a donor’s final gift. Among the first to encounter potential donors are Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and…
- Recipients
Katie Joyce, a proud recipient family member and Quality Assurance Coordinator at HonorBridge, has been a passionate advocate for donation for decades. Her commitment stems from witnessing her father live life to the fullest…
- Advocacy
Stan Williams has spent his life bringing people together. As an active lobbyist for the North Carolina Symphony, a loving father, grandfather, and friend, Stan has built a network of lasting relationships over the years….
- Advocacy, Community
Sheila Martin has spent over two decades transforming her family’s personal journey with organ donation into a force for awareness, advocacy, and inspiration. Each year, she hosts the Pitt Charity Golf Tournament—and…
- Donor Families
On February 10, 2024, my 22-year-old son, Bryson Brown, gave three people the gift of life. Each one was a stranger to him. Each was facing the end of their life. And each had young children who still needed them. My baby,…
- Hospital Partners
When Dr. Matthew Black was in high school, becoming a doctor was the last thing on his mind. His grandfather and father were both physicians, and from the outside looking in, their long hours didn’t sound appealing. “I…
Stories of Hope
Read about the impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation in our community
