Share Your Inspiring Story

The Power of Storytelling

Those who have been touched by organ, eye, and tissue donation are the true inspiration behind our mission. If you are interested in changing lives through your testimony, we want to hear from you!

Thank you for your willingness to share your inspiring story with us at SHSC! By completing this form, you are giving us permission to share your story and photos on our website and social media channels. Sharing these powerful stories helps us honor legacies, increase awareness about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation and further our mission to educate and inspire others.

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Please select the category of the inspiring story you want to tell:

Donor Hero

Living Donor

Recipient

If you selected Donor Hero, please share:

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Your loved one is a hero forever for their selfless gift of life. Please share their inspiring story below.

Here are a few questions to consider:

1. Can you please share with us some memories of your loved one? What were they like as a person?

2. How would you describe their personality and the impact they had on those around them?

3. When did you first become aware of their decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor? Was it something they had discussed with you before?

4. Can you share with us the journey of the donation conversation? What were your initial thoughts and feelings about their decision?

5. Can you describe the process of organ donation from your perspective? What was the experience like for you and your family?

6. How has the decision of your loved one to be a donor impacted your family and community?

7. How has the donation experience changed your perception of organ, eye and tissue donation and its importance?

8. Have you had any contact with any of your loved ones’ recipients? If so, can you share any experiences or interactions?

9. What message or advice would you give to other families considering organ, eye and tissue donation?

10. In what ways do you feel your loved one’s legacy lives on through their decision to be a donor?

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If you selected Living Donor, please share:

What did you donate?

What year did you donate?

Please upload a few photos of you/your family throughout your donation journey:

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Thank you for your selfless gift. Please share your inspiring story below.

Here are a few questions to consider:

1. What motivated you to become a living donor?

2. Was your donation directed (to someone you know) or non-directed (to a stranger)?

3. How did you first learn about the possibility of living donation?

4. What was the donation experience like for you emotionally, physically and mentally?

5. Can you describe the moment you found out you were a match for your recipient?

6. Can you tell us about your recipient, if you know?

7. How has the donation experience changed your perspective on life and health?

8. What impact has donation had on you, your family and your community?

9. What message would you convey to someone considering becoming a living donor?

10. Looking back, would you make the same decision again?

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If you selected Recipient, please share:

What transplant did you receive?

What year did you receive your transplant?

Please upload a few photos of you/your family throughout your transplant journey:

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Please share your inspiring story below. Here are a few questions to consider:

1. Can you share about your transplant journey and the circumstances that led to your need for a transplant?

2. How has this experience changed your perspective on life and health?

3. Can you describe the moment you found out you would receive a transplant? How did you feel?

4. What impact has your transplant had on you, your family and your community?

5. If you could express gratitude to your donor family, what would you say to them?

6. In what ways do you think sharing your story can encourage others to consider donation?

7. What message would you convey to those who may be hesitant about organ, eye and tissue donation?

8. What advice would you give to families going through a similar experience or waiting for a transplant?

9. Can you share any memorable moments or achievements you have had post-transplant?

10. How do you plan to continue to advocate for organ, eye and tissue donation?

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If you selected Registered Donor, please share:

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Please share your inspiring story below. Here are a few questions to consider:

1. What inspired you to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor?

2. How did you first learn about donation and decide if it was right for you?

3. Where and how did you register to be a donor?

4. What does being a registered donor mean to you personally?

5. Have you talked to your family or loved ones about your decision to register? What was that conversation like?

6. Has your perspective on donation changed over time? If so, what influenced that change?

7. Is there a personal connection or story you’d like to share that influenced your decision to register?

8. What does leaving a legacy mean to you, and how does donation fit into that?

9. How does your decision to be a registered organ, eye and tissue donor align with your personal beliefs or values?

10. What would you say to someone who is unsure about registering as a donor?

Inspiring Stories

Hear how donation has and continues to impact our South Carolina community and beyond.

Donor Heroes

Living Donors

Recipients

“We Are Sharing Hope SC has helped us through the devastating and difficult times. From day one, they showed kindness and compassion and without them, this journey would not have been possible.”

Gira P.
Mom of Donor Hero Neil

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