We Are Sharing Hope SC to raise flag honoring organ donors, recipients

The nonprofit will hold a flag raising ceremony in Charleston on National Blue & Green Day.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:20pm

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A vibrant neon outline of a human heart, glowing against a dark background, conceptually representing the life-saving power of organ donation.A flag raising ceremony honors the selfless acts of organ donors and the lives they've saved.Charleston Today

We Are Sharing Hope SC, South Carolina's federally designated nonprofit organ and tissue recovery organization, will be holding a flag raising ceremony on Friday to honor donor families and transplant recipients. The event, held on National Blue & Green Day, aims to raise awareness about the importance of registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor.

Why it matters

Organ donation is a critical issue, with many people in need of life-saving transplants. This event helps to highlight the importance of donation and recognize the selfless acts of donors and their families.

The details

The flag raising ceremony will take place at 1:08 p.m., a time chosen to represent that one person can save up to eight lives through donation. In attendance will be the Director of the SCDMV, Miss South Carolina Teen Volunteer 2026, staff from We Are Sharing Hope South Carolina, and donor families and transplant recipients.

  • The flag raising event will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The flag will be raised at 1:08 p.m.

The players

We Are Sharing Hope SC

South Carolina's federally designated nonprofit organ and tissue recovery organization.

Kevin Shwedo

Director of the SCDMV.

Mattie Porter

Miss South Carolina Teen Volunteer 2026.

Donate Life South Carolina

A partner organization for the event.

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The takeaway

This event highlights the importance of organ donation and the impact it can have on saving lives. By recognizing donor families and transplant recipients, it aims to inspire more people to register as donors and help those in critical need.