We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO), reflects on a milestone year of the life-saving and enhancing impact in 2024. This unparalleled growth in organ, eye and tissue donation is a direct result of the generosity of community members in South Carolina.

Last year, a remarkable number of South Carolinians said “yes” to giving the gift of life, leading to a significant increase in the ability to heal and save more lives. The generosity and altruism of South Carolinians continues to make a profound impact in meeting the urgent needs of the community members across the state.

In 2024, 694 lives were saved as a result of the selflessness of 456 tissue donors and 305 organ donors. This generosity enhanced 34,200 lives through tissue donation, a 13 percent increase in tissue donors from 2023 and a 41 percent increase in lives saved.

The bravery of the community underscores both the unwavering generosity of South Carolina donors and SHSC’s commitment to fostering hope and healing through donation.

The extraordinary impact of 2024 demonstrates process improvements but also allocation policies and the collaborative efforts to continue to increase donation rates across the state and beyond. These milestones would not have been possible without the 1,141 families who, in their most difficult moments, consented to give the gift of life.

Currently, more than 1,700 South Carolinians are waiting for a life-saving transplant. SHSC remains dedicated to raising awareness and expanding education and awareness across the state.

We Are Sharing Hope SC 2024 Highlights & Fast Facts:

• 1,141 families made the selfless decision to say “yes” to donation.

• 305 organ donor heroes gave the gift of life, resulting in 794 transplanted organs, saving 694 lives.

• 34,200 lives were enhanced through tissue donation thanks to the generosity of 456 tissue donors.

Read the article here.