Partnerships

Partners with Purpose
Donate Life SC has numerous partners that enable us to work more effectively toward our mission and vision for organ and tissue donation in South Carolina.  Donate Life SC thanks and commends our partners for their dedication and commitment to organ and tissue donation in our state.   Below are a few of these dedicated Partners with Purpose.

LifePoint, Inc. is South Carolina’s organ and tissue procurement organization.  They (LifePoint) are dedicated to saving lives.  LifePoint is an independent non-profit organization with a staff of over 100 dedicated professionals.  LifePoint recovers organs and tissues for transplantation and research, places those organs and tissues and provides ongoing emotional support while honoring donor families.  LifePoint is a crucial partner and supporter of DLSC and our education and outreach on organ and tissue donation.

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV)
South Carolina DMV is another essential partner in promoting organ and tissue donation in South Carolina.  SCDMV offers patrons the opportunity to become organ donors and financially contribute to Donate Life South Carolina when transacting motor vehicle business.  The SC Department of Motor Vehicles also provides monetary donation opportunities on their website.

South Carolina Department of Revenue
Donate Life SC is listed as a charitable organization on the South Carolina State income tax form -- providing South Carolinians the opportunity to support organ and tissue donation by contributing to DLSC at tax time.  Note:  2006 state income tax returns refer to Donate Life SC as Gift of Life Trust Fund on the donation page (our previous name); however, donations to Gift of Life Trust Fund will still be received by Donate Life SC and we expect our current name to be on the 2007 tax forms. 

MUSC Transplant Center.  Standing among the nation’s best
Serving both adults and children; the Medical University of South Carolina Transplant Center is the only comprehensive transplant center in the state.  The program continues to build on cutting-edge techniques that are recognized around the country.  Patients are supported by extremely personalized care before, during and after the transplant procedure.  In April of 2006, Donate Life SC presented the Transplant Center with a ship’s bell for the 6-East Wing.  New transplant recipients at MUSC ring this bell in honor of the soul of their donor.  This symbolic ring is for the start of a new life and tribute to the gift of life they have received. 

Right now, thousands of patients nationwide are waiting for life-saving transplantation. That’s why it’s important for physicians, community groups and businesses to become active partners in grassroots efforts to promote donation awareness.  The MUSC Transplant Center is available to educate and provide materials to create and promote greater donor awareness in South Carolina.

Palmetto State Triathlon Series (PSTS)
PSTS has designated Donate Life SC ("DLSC") as its official nonprofit partner.  Charity slots are available in all PSTS events with proceeds going to DLSC.  Athletes are also given the opportunity to make donations to DLSC during the race registration process.

Becoming a Partner with Purpose
Is your organization interested in supporting organ and tissue donation?  Please contact us for further information on any of the following:

Sponsorship – Contribute goods, services, or financial assistance for Donate Life South Carolina!  DLSC has numerous sponsorship opportunities available throughout the year in the areas of special events, print materials, website opportunities and more.

Partnership – Does your company/organization wish to collaborate on a special project or promotion for supporting organ and tissue donation? 

Contributing - DLSC welcomes the opportunity to further discuss our mission and supporting DLSC as your companies designated non-profit of choice.  As a nonprofit organization, we are financially dependent upon contributions and fundraising efforts.

Promotional - Companies/Organizations who wish to spread the word about organ and tissue donation.  Please contact us for display literature, brochures and posters, holding company donor drives, articles in newsletters, magazines or other company publications.

For further information on these or additional partnership initiatives please contact AGonick@donatelifesc.org