A Huge Success — 13th Annual Sharing Hope RACE FOR LIFE
Our annual event was held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at James Island County Park in Charleston, SC. We had 589 total registrants and approximately 150 staff, volunteers and supporters in attendance to enjoy the morning’s festivities together.
The top finishers in the 10K and 5K split a total of $1900 in prize money. Gold, silver and bronze medals were presented to the top three finishers in age and gender divisions. All participants and volunteers received a long-sleeved, performance 2018 RACE FOR LIFE shirt.
The tentative date for our next race is Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Sharing Hope SC strives to raise public awareness about the tremendous need for more organ and tissue donors. With the assistance of our dedicated staff and volunteers throughout the state, we participate in health fairs, athletic events, civic meetings, and events at other educational venues.
To get involved, check out our volunteer information or learn more about the upcoming events below.
Proceeds from Sharing Hope SC events help:
- fund awareness activities about the need for more organ and tissue donors
- promote the South Carolina Organ and Tissue Donor Registry
- support commemorative programs for families of donors who have given the gift of life
To become a sponsor for any Sharing Hope SC event, please contact Kristine Neal at: NealK@SharingHopeSC.org or 800-462-0755.
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National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was instituted by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Celebrated in April each year, NDLM features an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.
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During this day, the public is encouraged to wear blue and green, hold events and fundraisers, and partner with local restaurants, malls, media, and community organizations in an effort to promote the success of organ, eye and tissue transplantation and the extreme need for registered donors.
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The Donate Life Duel is held each year as students, staff and other supporters of Clemson University Tigers and the University of South Carolina Gamecocks compete to sign up the most organ, eye and tissue donors on the SC Donor Registry. This will mark the 10th occurrence of this annual fall event. The Gamecocks lead 5-4 after the first nine years. Nearly 15,000 people have registered in this friendly rivalry to become donor heroes at their deaths.
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During National Donor Sabbaths, faith leaders from many religions, donor families, transplant recipients, and donation and transplantation professionals participate in services and programs to educate the public about the need for the lifesaving and healing gifts passed to others through transplantation, while also encouraging people to register their decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donors.
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Coach Sam Wyche, a recent heart transplant recipient and former NFL coach, will be riding the Donate Life Rose Parade Float in Pasadena, CA this year, representing both South Carolina and North Carolina.
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14th Annual Sharing Hope RACE FOR LIFE
Sat. Feb. 23, 2019
James Island County Park
Please visit our RACE FOR LIFE website for details.
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Donate Life Transplant Games of America and Team SC
The 2018 Donate Life Transplant Games of America will be a five-day, Olympic–style competition held in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 2-7, 2018. Competition in the Games is open to anyone who has received a lifesaving organ, bone marrow or cornea transplant, along with any living donor. Team SC is comprised of transplant recipients, living donors, deceased donors’ families, transplant professionals, sponsors and supporters. If interested in joining Team SC or becoming a sponsor, contact Team SC Manager Shirley McAdams, McAdamsS@SharingHopeSC.org or 843-763-7755 EXT. 1080. More information on Transplant Games and Team SC (PDF).
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Become a Donor Today
In 30 short minutes, three people will be added to the national transplant list, where approximately 120,000 people in the U.S. and over 1,000 in South Carolina are waiting for a life-saving transplant - 22 of those people will die today before receiving one. A single donation can make an enormous difference, both to the donor’s family and the recipient.