The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) is proud to announce the launch of its new Digital Wall of Heroes, now live at msora.org/wall-of-heroes. This online tribute honors the lives and legacies of organ, eye, and tissue donors and families across Mississippi whose selfless decisions continue to bring hope, healing, and second chances to others. Designed […]
Read MoreSocial Media Graphics for Donate Life Month
Happy National Donate Life Month! We are excited to try something new this year to raise awareness on social media. When people see how donation has affected someone they know, it’s a lot harder to ignore. We have provided some sample text in the graphic above if you’re not sure what to say, but this […]
Read MoreFGH Departments Receive MORA’s Spero Award
The Spero Award, established by Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) more than a decade ago, recognizes hospital partners, medical professionals, and community members who go above and beyond to make organ, eye, and tissue donation possible. “Spero,” meaning hope in Latin, reflects the heart of this work and the lives it touches every day. Across […]
Read MoreDraw Your HeART Contest Returns for Spring 2026
For a second year, Donate Life Mississippi Partners are excited to host our Draw Your HeART Student Art Contest. Mississippi students ages 13-18 are invited to create artwork exploring the relationship between organ donation and driver services. Please click here for full contest rules and entry forms.
Read MoreGet Your Kindness Project Cards
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 […]
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