MORA Hosts 9th Annual Spero Awards



July 1, 2022

Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) hosted its ninth Annual Spero Awards on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel and Conference Center. The awards ceremony recognizes hospital partners, medical professionals, and community partners who help make the …



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Above: Susan Russell of Singing River Health Systems received MORA’s Award of Distinction

Family of Donor Hero Charlie Elam to be Honored at Flag Raising Ceremony

April 29, 2021

JACKSON—The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) and Entergy Mississippi will host a flag raising ceremony in honor of longtime Entergy Mississippi employee Charlie Elam who became an organ, eye, and tissue donor in 2020. April is National Donate Life Month- …

Take Part in National Donate Life Month

March 25, 2021

MORA will be again be taking a “virtual” approach for April’s National Donate Life Month (NDLM) celebration. Based on the positive feedback from the community regarding the 2020 theme and in light of the impact of COVID-19, Donate Life America

Take part in our National Blue and Green Day Celebration on April 17

April 8, 2020

This National Blue and Green Day, let’s rally as a community to show our support for organ, eye, and tissue donation AND health care workers!

On April 17, we’re asking you to “show your heart” through one or both of …

Racing for Donation to Take Place on April 25

January 29, 2020

Join us for the 9th annual Racing for Donation on April 25th in Flowood! Walk or run our 5k or 8k to support organ, eye, and tissue donation. We’re also offering a one mile fun run for kids!

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Hero 100 Bike Ride Set for March 7

Ride the Hero 100 on March 7, 2020 to raise awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation! Beginning at Pass Christian War Memorial Park, cyclists will bike along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in our Metric Century (62 miles), Half Metric …

MORA to Host 3rd Annual Praises of Hope Gospel Music Event

September 12, 2019

Join us on November 7 at 7 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall for Praises of Hope- a free gospel music event. Hosted by Dre’ Monie and Sherry Mackey of Hallelujah FM’s Early Morning Praise Party, the event will feature BET’s …

Tour de Life Ride to Take Place on June 15

January 25, 2019

Join us for the 3rd annual Tour de Life ride to raise awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Beginning at Fairpark in downtown Tupelo, riders may participate in the metric century, half metric century, or 11-mile ride. Register at …

MORA to Hold Volunteer Training on February 16

January 30, 2019

MORA will hold a training session on February 16 at 10 a.m. at our main office located at 4400 Lakeland Dr., Flowood. The training is for individuals interested in participating in and advocating the Donate Life mission as a volunteer.…

Hero 100 Ride to take Place on March 9 in Pass Christian

January 25, 2019

Take part in the 2nd annual Hero 100 Ride to raise awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Beginning at Pass Christian War Memorial Park, cyclists will bike along the Mississippi Gulf Coast on March 9, 2019 in our Metric …

2018 Praises of Hope

October 4, 2018

The 2nd annual Praises of Hope will be held on November 3 from 2-5 p.m. at the Jackson Medical Mall. This free event will feature live performances by:

Dathan Thigpen (BET’s Sunday Best winner), Ashford Sanders (BET’s Sunday Best finalist), …

MORA to Host Spero Awards on July 31

June 7, 2018

MORA will host its 5th Annual Spero Awards and luncheon on July 31, 2018 at Hilton Jackson to recognize hospital partners, medical professionals, corporate partners, and donation ambassadors for their contributions to the lifesaving mission of organ, eye, and tissue …

2018 Praises of Hope

June 8, 2018

MORA will hosts the 2nd annual Praises of Hope: A Gospel Showcase on November 3, 2018.  Stay tuned for more info about this year’s event!…