As an effort to continue support of our brave donor families, MORA has created Kindness Project cards to invite you to participate in this expression of love in the midst of your grief. Donation is a profound act of kindness. This project is one way to celebrate and share your loved one’s legacy, spread kindness […]
Read MoreRegistration Is Now Open for the Racing for Donation Run+Walk on April 11
Make plans to join us April 11, 2026, at The District at Eastover in Jackson for the 14th annual Racing for Donation 5k/8k Run+Walk as we raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation. The race/walk starts at 8 am. Registration is open!
Read MoreJackson State Student Creatives Share Their Take on Donation
We always enjoy the creative talents of our area students. These members of JSU’s MADDRAMA Performance Group were gracious enough to share this interpretation of the profound meaning behind organ, eye, and tissue donation. We encourage everyone to ask questions, find reputable, fact-based sources of information, and have the conversation with your loved ones about […]
Read MoreMORA’s 13th Annual Run+Walk Scheduled
We hope you’ll join us to support organ and tissue donation awareness. You can choose your speed and distance, and sign up as a team or individual. Register to Race today! Visit https://bit.ly/42dm6nN Stay afterward for a Donor Remembrance event on the green at The District at Eastover (estimated to begin around 10 am or […]
Read MoreDraw your HeART Contest Rules + Entry Form
Click here for details and entry form. The deadline to enter is March 10, 2025.
Read MoreMORA 2024-2025 Scholarship Winners Announced
Each year, the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) awards scholarships to graduating Mississippi seniors to support their education beyond high school. This year’s scholarships include two special memorial awards, made possible by generous donations raised by donor families honoring their loved ones who gave the Gift of Life: the Allie Carruth Memorial Scholarship ($5,000) and […]
Read MoreMORA to Host Special Event at Two MS Museums
We are thrilled to host Influencing the Future of Donation for a second year (2.20.2025) as we express our gratitude to community leaders who gave their voice to support the latest Yes You Should Campaign phase (including Bluesman Bobby Rush, Comedienne Rita Brent, Bishop Ronnie Crudup, Sheriff Tyree Jones, Dr. Mark Henderson, and Rep. Bennie Thompson) and […]
Read MoreMORA Works to Increase Donor Diversity With Awareness Campaign
The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) is relaunching its “Yes You Should” campaign to encourage more Mississippians to join the organ donor registry. Prominent community leaders are supporting the effort to increase organ donation awareness across the state. The following well-known Mississippians lent their voices to help us spread this important message about the need […]
Read MoreJackson Pulmonary Associates Honored With MORA’s Spero Award
The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) recently honored Jackson Pulmonary Associates (JPA) with the Spero Award for Most Supportive Care Team at a ceremony held at JPA’s location at St. Dominic Medical Tower. This award celebrates a care team that consistently goes above and beyond to support MORA’s mission, ensuring optimal outcomes for organ donation. […]
Read MoreDr. Lucas McElwain Honored with Spero Award
The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) proudly recognized Dr. Lucas McElwain, a palliative care physician at North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, with a Spero Award during a recent donor remembrance event. The ceremony, which took place at NMMC, gathered donor families and supporters of organ and tissue donation to honor local donor heroes […]
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