Donate Life Archive — Page 2 of 2

Young couple posing outdoors; the woman leans against the man’s shoulder and holds his arm.
March 29, 2018

Donate Life Flag-Raising Ceremony set for April 5

Kendra Woody sometimes receives text messages with photos of driver’s licenses with miniature red hearts.

By Jessica Pasley
A man speaks at a podium during a Donate Life ceremony, with seated attendees behind him and “Vanderbilt Health” signage visible above.
April 13, 2017

Event honors all who are involved in organ donation

The white nylon flag unfurled every year during the annual Donate Life Flag-raising Ceremony at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) extols a significant message.

By Jessica Pasley
A smiling woman holds a young boy outdoors; he points toward the camera.
March 30, 2017

Organ donation awareness event set for April 6

On Dec. 11, 2015, Jamie Heard woke up earlier than usual. She said she went through her normal routine, which included morning prayers.

By Jessica Pasley
National Hospital Campaign Platinum Recognition certificate graphic honoring a hospital and community members for donating blood, organs, eyes, and tissue; includes NHS and HRSA logos.
July 21, 2016

VUMC lauded for organ donation awareness efforts

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been awarded Platinum status by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a leader in organ, eye and tissue donation awareness.

By Jessica Pasley
Man in a suit speaks at a microphone while holding papers, with uniformed color guard members carrying American and ceremonial flags behind him in a brick courtyard.
April 14, 2016

Event celebrates lives touched by organ donation

As Carol Topley sat beside her husband’s bed in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, she knew the end was imminent. She wanted to make sure Joe’s wishes were honored and reminded his nurse that he was an organ donor.

By Jessica Pasley
Becky Holman speaks at a podium beside C. Wright Pinson during a Donate Life ceremony, with an audience in the foreground.
May 7, 2015

Flag-raising event highlights organ donation awareness

Vanderbilt University Medical Center held its sixth annual Donate Life Flag-Raising Ceremony on Thursday, April 30.

By Jessica Pasley