Last year, 479 lives were saved and 45,000 people healed by the generosity of South Carolina donors.
Video via Live 5 News
That’s 221 organ donors and 356 tissues donors. All in all, 831 people in the state gave consent for their loved ones to give the gift of life. It’s all through organ, eye, and tissue donations – partnering with hospitals across the state in a mission to leave a life-changing legacy.
“It gives people their sight back. It gives people their mobility back. And, quite frankly, it gives people their life back. So saying YES! on your license or saying YES! to a registration or a living will not only leaves a legacy beyond yourself, but also saves and helps so many.” – David DeStefano, We Are Sharing Hope SC
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