Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital earned national recognition for its efforts to increase organ, eye and tissue donor registrations amongst colleagues, the community and across the state of Georgia through the DoNation Campaign. DoNation engages workplaces of all sizes and industries to highlight the importance in the lifesaving and life-giving mission of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

In partnership with LifeLink® of Georgia, the local organ and tissue recovery program, and Donate Life Georgia, the state’s organ and tissue donor registry, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital earned a Goldrecognition for conducting organ donation education and donor registration activities between October 1 and September 30.

During the 2022-2023 campaign cycle, Phoebe was one of 87 participating hospital partners within the LifeLink® service area. Through flag raisings, ceremonial honor walks, donor registration tabling events, social media, Donate Life spirt week activities, community events, media and more, new donor registrations were added to the Donate Life Georgia state donor registry.

“We are honored to be recognized for our dedication and commitment in support of organ donation. Our team works closely with LifeLink of Georgia to further educate our staff and community on the importance of organ donation, which provides the gift of life to so many people each year,” said Deb Angerami, CEO, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Additionally, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center earned bronze recognition for their organ donation education and donor registration activities during the same time period.